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My name is Vegas and I have always had a deep love for animals, especially dogs. As far back as I can remember I have had dogs in my life. As soon as I was old enough (15) I got my own dog, she was a rescue and her name was Spud. I loved that dog like nothing else and she set me on a path that I have never diverted from since then.
Over the years since then, yeah there have been a few, I have been
lucky enough to have some other beautiful dogs who I've loved just
like Spud, and who've broken and mended my heart at different times. I
spent ten years writing young adult books (Monkey Cup-Adventures
of Koby Pride series) which are based on dogs, monkeys and the
environment they must protect from being destroyed by so-called
progress. And then when I thought I was just donating some of the book
profits to a charity called PET MEDICAL CRISIS (PMC),
I adored it so much that it grabbed me by the heart and I have been
raising funds for them since.
"We help pensioners keep their loved pets alive by funding
veterinary care." It was enough to make me want to change the
world for people and pets who need it the most.
Currently based in Melbourne, with my beautiful wife and our
one-year-old Great Dane, I grew up with aboriginal family heritage
and spent many hours listening and learning tales about the land and
its animals. As a kid, I wouldn’t have known how this would fuel my
love for the human-animal bond.
Nothing is more important than the bond between humans and
animals along with the environment we live in, which is why I now
look for the next challenge- Adventure All-Stars!
My goal will be not to just raise money for the incredible charity I
have chosen to support in this journey- Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
(SCAR) -a rescue organisation who have existed for
40-years saving animals as a non-profit group- but to raise awareness
that pounds shouldn't exist in this day and age. I will give it all I
have to help SCAR, as well as PMC to
both, raise the $10,000 over the months ahead pre-filming.
It is here that I humbly ask for your help in sharing the weight
and load of this epic task. Nothing great has ever happened by a
single person's effort it always takes a team. So if you can share
this, watch this, donate to this or all of the above WE may have a
chance to make the world just that little bit better. Thank you for
reading, I look forward to hearing from you as we save these beautiful
creatures that are so often neglected.
Why am I fundraising and how can you help me?
Every life is of value. Each year more than 250,000 abandoned, mistreated and unwanted dogs and cats are euthanised in Australia. Animal welfare and refuge organisations are stretched beyond capacity to house, treat and rehome animals who have been neglected and now find themselves destitute and facing death.
Animal welfare and rescue groups require our support to provide housing, temporary foster care, de-sexing/microchipping, food and medical care to ensure these innocent animals find the loving homes and families they deserve. By donating to my fundraising campaign you’re helping me to highlight the importance of educating the community on responsible pet breeding and ownership and protecting animals from unnecessary suffering.
Net proceeds raised throughout this project will be granted to the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge http://www.sippycreek.com.au/
Background
Charity TV Global has been producing inspiring TV content since 2005. In that time many awards have been won, both in Australia and abroad. Current TV broadcast deals are in place for Australia (Seven Network’s 7Two) and New Zealand (TVNZ 2). As a registered ACNC entity, Charity TV Global Foundation has created an award-winning filming and fundraising platform (Adventure All Stars), with net proceeds from every project distributed to their philanthropic partners. As a socially conscious organisation their mission is to use entertainment as a vehicle to steer global audiences into ‘giving back’.
Testimonials, past fundraising successes, TV shows, extensive press coverage and more can be found at www.charitytvglobal.com
Report animal cruelty
If you have witnessed animal cruelty, including neglect or abandonment, you should report it via phone or online form to the RSPCA Inspectorate team in the state or territory it took place. Northern Territory reports should be made through the NT Government.
Australian Capital Territory: 0407 078 221 Report online
New South Wales: 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) Report online
Northern Territory Government: 1300 720 386 More information
Queensland: 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) Report online
South Australia: 1300 4 RSPCA (1300 477 722) Report online
Tasmania: 1300 139 947 Report online
Victoria: 03 9224 2222 Report online
Western Australia: 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 3589) Report online
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