My Story
Living in the city, it's easy to lose sight of what's disappearing right around us.
Recently I got to meet the folks on the frontlines of the Blanding's Turtle Program, tour construction of the new program headquarters and also learned that in 2012, there may have been as few as 10 of these turtles left in this part of Toronto. Today, through ongoing conservation efforts, over 500 and counting have been released back into the wild!
This kind of work is often unseen and doesn't happen without support. Which is why I'm excited to continue my season of running by participating in this year's Oasis Zoo Run on Sept 12 which is raising funds and awareness for this cause.
I've set a personal fundraising goal of $500 in support of this continued work. If you're moved to support, I invite you to join me in supporting this initiative
Description
This year’s Oasis ZooRun is raising funds and awareness for Blanding’s Turtles!
With a fundraising goal of $110,000, every dollar raised will help support the Toronto Zoo’s Blanding’s Turtle Headstart Program and its new home inside the Community Conservation Centre.
By supporting my fundraising efforts, you’re helping provide a dedicated space where Blanding’s turtle eggs can be safely incubated and hatchlings cared for before they are released into the wild. This new space will also give Zoo guests the opportunity to see the hatchlings up close and learn firsthand about the vital conservation work happening at the Toronto Zoo.
Thank you for helping protect Blanding’s turtles and supporting wildlife conservation.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | Gwen | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 11 | Anonymous | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 02 | Anonymous | CA$54.63 |