Wildlife Ranger Challenge and London Marathon

It was time for the third wildlife Ranger Challenge (WRC). The WRC brings together more than 150 ranger teams, across 20 African countries to participate in a series of mental and physical challenges, culminating in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 21km half marathon.

We fielded two teams, one team of four rangers from our Anti-poaching Unit and another team of four rangers from the Mabale Community Anti-Poaching Unit. We also joined together with teams from ZimParks, Conservation Wildlife Fund and Forestry Commission and, made one big event for all the rangers protecting the beautiful wildlife in Hwange. Our local chief, Chief Nelukoba-Dingani took time to come and officially start the race after giving a warm speech appreciating wildlife rangers.

The London Marathon

Our Operations Manager, David Kuvawoga, took up a challenge to complete a full marathon and entered the TCS London Marathon. He did it for wildlife as he competed under team Tusk to fundraise for conservation.  

And yes, he did complete it!

“It was epic, challenging but all worth it, Tusk has supported our work as PDC for over 25 years, especially the important anti-poaching work and it was a privilege to help them raise funds for this work to continue” David Kuvawoga.