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15 year old champion for lions

2/20/2016

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Those wonderful Australians again.
CACH received a substantial donation this week of SAR 25,000. from an Australian donor. That is significant in itself, but what makes this donation so exciting is that the funds were raised by a 15 year old.

Meet Edward Bourke, who founded his very own registered Foundation last year - when he was 14 years old. See www.savingthelion.org

Edward writes:
"I was 14 when I started Saving The Lion Foundation (I am now 15), because I saw a huge lack in public awareness, around the plight of the lion in the wild, and in captivity, for example, bad zoos such as Lujan Zoo in Argentina, and Dehiwala Zoo in Sri Lanka. We have been very lucky to have such amazing support from the public, which has helped us become one of the worlds leading organisations, for raising awareness around the plight of the lion in the wild, and in captivity.

In the last year, I have also met with Greg Hunt MP (Australian Federal Minister for the Environment), and Jason Wood MP (Federal Member for La Trobe), who are helping us work against the Lion Bone trade, which has become very popular in China, with the advent of a crackdown on tiger bone. Both Minister Hunt and Mr. Wood, have become Ambassadors for our foundation, and are amazing conservationists.

​I have learned so much since becoming involved with conservation, and animal welfare, and I have had the pleasure of working with amazing people. Fighting for the lion is something that I love, and something I will always do."
10 Comments
Carol Keith link
2/20/2016 10:11:25 pm

I want to thank this wonderful young man for having the insight and dedication to go above and beyond.We need him and about a zillion more.Keep up the great work Edward,you will reach the stars with that attitude.

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Gert G Hansen
2/21/2016 01:10:23 am

Great work from a very young person, wish you strong wind in your sails for future work saving the lion.

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Linda dills
2/21/2016 03:58:03 am

Thank you so much for helping the lions, you are a great example for not only someone at your age, but any age can do to make a positive difference in the world.

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sharon elstone
2/21/2016 12:57:15 pm

You are an exceptional young man to start this organization. Your parents must have done something right.

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Linda Poynter
2/21/2016 01:02:17 pm

Thank you so much for what you are doing for Lions. The world needs many more good people like you.

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Louise davison link
2/21/2016 09:50:27 pm

I'm so proud of you Edward .You are a true hero and champion in my eyes.Thank you

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Robyn
2/22/2016 02:55:56 am

We need about a million more like you but you are a great start! xx

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Liz
2/23/2016 08:32:46 am

well done for doing something about this problem
wish you lots of success in helping save lions

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Reena Singha
1/22/2017 03:02:28 am

We all should thank Edward for making great efforts in such a tender age to save the lions....m proud him...God bless him great success ..let's all go ahead and help in saving the lions ....

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Mila Browning link
7/14/2022 03:41:35 pm

Great ppost

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