Hull Wildlife Protectors spend much of their time out in the field, monitoring their local hunt, the Holderness Hunt and the Brocklesby Hunt, for wildlife crime. But when they’re not treking through fields after men on horses, they turn that same energy to raising vital funds for the local rehabbers who keep wildlife alive.
You may remember our earlier article, when we shared that Hull Wildlife Protectors were taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge; Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in under 24 hour, in aid of two Yorkshire rehabbers who never rest and never stop: The Wildlife Alliance and Ren’s Wildlife Hospital.
Well, they did it. And now they’re doing it all over again.
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This time, they’re taking on the Humber River (very fitting as this iconic river is so recognisable to locals). The whole length of it, 57 miles, on foot, across East Yorkshire. On the 22nd of this month, the team will set off on the gruelling walk, one mile at a time, all fifty-seven of them!
Why put themselves through it again? Because wildlife needs us more than ever.
Hull Wildlife Protectors Charlotte Smith said:
“The number of animals needing rehabilitation has skyrocketed. Droughts have dried up water sources, food has grown scarce, and wildfires have torn through habitats, leaving more injured, orphaned and displaced animals than ever before. And without rehabbers, there is simply nowhere for them to go. No second chance. No way home.”
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This year, the team are walking for Ren’s Wildlife Hospital and Pudz Animal Sanctuary - two local lifelines that take in the animals no one else will, and ask for nothing in return. On top of every penny raised, HWP will donate 10% from their own pockets to The Wildlife Alliance, Hull and East Yorkshire, because they know that behind every rescue is a rehabber quietly working through the night.
Charlotte went on to say that:
“Pamela, Shena and Jenny are the true heroes of wildlife rescue. Under-recognised for what they do, but absolutely indispensable. Without them, countless animals in Hull and the surrounding areas would have nowhere to turn.”
Because HWP have never been “just” a monitoring group. They rescue. They transport. They pick up the phone when someone finds an animal in trouble and hasn’t a clue what to do. And they believe, deeply, that wildlife is saved when people work together, at a time when it needs us most.
Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Hull Wildlife Protectors said:
“The Three Peaks pushed us to our limits, but the rehabbers we walk for climb mountains every single day, without rest and without a day off, for the wild animals who share our countryside and urban areas. We walked for them then, and we’re walking for them again now. All we ask is that you stand with us, and help us give these wonderful women the support they deserve.”
The walk takes place on the 22nd, and the team are urging supporters to get behind them in the days that follow. This is a chance to give back to those who give everything for wildlife, often with little recognition, but always with love and dedication.
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