SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad)

Nic's 2013 Virgin London Marathon for SPANA page

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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2013, on 21 April 2013
Participants: Nic Van Gelder, Nigel the donkey (costume)
SPANA

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We provide vital treatment and training to improve the welfare of working animals

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Nic Van Gelder - SPANA's Fundraising and Supporter Care Administrator and volunteer Met police officer - knows no fear. This year he's doing it for the donkeys and other working animals! On Sunday 21st April 2013 the special constable for Haringey borough strapped on the 17kg (35lb) SPANA donkey mascot costume and trudged the full 26.2 mile Virgin London Marathon course! Humbly following in the footsteps of SPANA chief executive Jeremy Hulme, veterinary director Dr. Andy Stringer and other brave souls this was a truly worthy mission.

Completing the marathon this way is a very graphic reminder of the enormous burdens that working animals have to carry every day of their lives and the distances they have to carry them. It’s true that many donkeys and mules have to complete a marathon every day of their working lives - Nic did it just once.

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SPANA

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SPANA is committed to alleviating the suffering of working animals in some of the world's poorest communities across the developing world. We provide free, immediate veterinary treatment as well as an extensive education programme teaching owners and children how to better care for their animals.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,450.02
+ £246.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,120.00
Offline donations
£330.02

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