junior heros

We are so very proud of our young nature conservationists around the world. They continue to inspire us with their dedication to the cause of conservation of endangered species, and are an example to us all about how far passion and commitment can go.

Here are just a few of our JUNIOR HEROES who are deserving of fair mention due to the incredible work they have done.

kate Taylor

Kate adopted the cheetah, Toffee. Click here to read the sweet letter she wrote to Mrs. Roode.

KIT SMITH
UNITED KINGDOM

Kit Smith is an extraordinary young man who is not only a budding author, but also a committed conservationist.

Following a recent trip to South Africa, he wrote a book and sold copies to fellow conservationists to raise funds towards the endangered and vulnerable animals of the HESC. Kit raised GBP 26.00, and sent a cheque to us as his way of helping out.

Thank you Kit! You have impressed us, and humbled us immeasurably.

We look foward to reading more of your books in the future!

Click here to read Kit's fascinating account.

SHANNON (9) AND SABRINA (7) LOUIS
SOUTH AFRICA

These young ladies celebrated a birthday party on the 14th March 2009, and very selflessly asked that each of their guests donate R20.00 to the HESC instead of bringing them birthday presents. They managed to raise R1530.00!

You have touched all of us at the HESC beyond belief. Thank you girls!

We wish you both a very happy birthday!

SACHA, LAURA, STEPHANIE, MARK, DOMINIQUE AND CASPER - OUR HOLLAND HEROES

This amazing group of children single-handedly raised € 305,21 by making goods that they could sell to their community. They printed flyers for their cause, and set up a stand to communicate what they were doing. They are all between the ages of 10 and 3!

Their goal was to adopt a cheetah, but their hardwork and dedication meant that they raised enought to adopt two!

We are so proud of you all! Well done for your hard work and intiative....

Our young heroes at their stand, with the flyers that they made.

Some of the goodies that the kids made to raise funds

ANRICH COETZEE, A STAR PUPIL!

Anrich is a determined young man of 10 ... He visited the HESC during the July school holidays earlier this year, and decided that he wanted to adopt a cheetah. His grandmother pledged that she would donate R150.00 for every school subject in which he achieved over 85%.

On Saturday the 8th November, Anrich realised his goal. He earned sterling results, and has managed to now get his Junior Adoption certificate.

He has also pledged that he will over the next few years raise enough to be able to fully and exlusively adopt a cheetah for a full year. We believe that he will do it!

Anrich has decided that he wants to become a vet one day. We could imagine no better candidate for a job like this.

Well done Anrich!

Anrich and his grandmother

JOHN ZWAAN - HOLLAND

John prepared a very detailed and informative presentation to his class on the cheetah, and how his fellow class mates could adopt one of these animals to help them.

It is uplifting to see how John is lending a hand to spread the word on how endangered species need help.

Thank you John!!!

John Zwaan outside his school in Holland