In less than a week, like-minded people and organisations across the globe will raise their voices against rhino poaching and the illegal trade in rhino horn by hosting events, shows and a variety of other creative initiatives for World Rhino Day on 22 September. First Car Rental’s ‘Post Your Selfie & Win’ charity campaign in aid of The Rhino Orphanage based in Limpopo will be driving rhino awareness by taking part in one of these events, Race the Rhino.
Race the Rhino is a mountain bike competition that challenges mountain bikers to ride for rhino conservation, with event proceeds going to non-profit organisations such as Poached Rhino and the Renosterveld Trust. This year the race will be held at the Van Gaalens MTB Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Gauteng, on 20 September, the Saturday preceding World Rhino Day. There will be three MTB routes - a 55km, 35km and 8km - to cater to all levels of fitness.
Race organisers will be driving two of The Rhino Orphanage campaign’s Nissan Jukes, which have been vehicle-wrapped to look like a mom rhino with a baby rhino, from Johannesburg to the race venue at the Van Gaalens MTB Park.
At the race, competitors and their supporters can get involved in raising awareness of The Rhino Orphanage by taking selfies with the Nissan Jukes and posting to their social media networks, making sure to tag with #Rhinos1st, to enter the competition and lucky draw associated with the campaign.
To find out more visit:
- World Rhino Day website : www.worldrhinoday.org
- Race the Rhino website: www.renosterveldmtb.co.za
To keep up-to-date with The Rhino Orphanage campaign visit the website at www.firstcarrental.co.za/Post-your-Selfie-Campaign.htm, follow @RhinoOrphanage and @firstcarrental on Twitter, or like these Facebook pages - @FirstCarRental and @TheRhinoOrphanage.
To donate R15 to The Rhino Orphanage, which relies entirely on donations from the public and businesses, SMS ‘rhino’ to 49100.
