Sandra Cheung climbing mount Kilimanjaro for JSPCA
Sandra is due to arrive in Tanzania on July 2 and the climb is scheduled for the next day.
Sandra Cheung, a resident from Johannesburg is taking on the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, to raise funds for the JSPCA.
The Comaro CHRONICLE caught up with Sandra to find out what is motivating her and how her preparation is going for the big climb.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has always been on her bucket list, but she could not get someone to take on the mountain with her.
“The idea of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for a long time. We started the planning for the climb in 2020 with all the fees already paid for the trip. The funds raised will go to the JSPCA to help with their daily operation. With this climb, I’m able to tick off the climb as well as help a charity that’s close to my heart,” said Sandra
With Sandra due to arrive in Tanzania on July 2 and the climb scheduled for the next day she has been training by doing a different hiking route every weekend, ranging from the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort to the Cathedral Peak hiking route in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Those who would like to follow her journey can visit her Facebook page where she diareses her journey up till now and is also planning to update her followers while doing the journey up the mountain.
If you want to donate to Sandra’s goal for the JSPCA visit her backabuddy page.
More about the JSPCA
The JPSCA has inspectors that are on duty 24/7 helping abandoned, injured, neglected animals that humans have thrown away.
Chopped off feet, cropped ears with scissors, holes drilled in the webbing between toes – these guys have seen almost every type of abuse.
To be able to help the animals in need they need your help to buy catch poles, leads, dart guns, vehicles and petrol, which are all costly items.
These inspectors are getting into drains, manholes and dumps to rescue animals that rely on the JSPCA inspectors to help them, while most of us are comfortable at home or having a good weekend.
Every cent donated will help them do the brilliant job they do daily, not just because it’s a job, but because it’s a passion to help animals and to see the gratitude in their eyes at the end of the day.
Rescue stories happen every day, yet we don’t always know about them or see them. But know there is always an SPCA Inspector willing to help those in need.
Some facts about Mount Kilimanjaro
It’s one of the seven highest peaks.
The rest are, Asia: Everest (8 850m), South America: Aconcagua (6 960m), North America: Denali (6,190m), Africa: Kilimanjaro (5 895m), Europe: Elbrus (5642m), Oceania: Carstensz Pyramid (4 884m).
It’s the highest free-standing mountain in the World.
The oldest person to successfully climb is 89-year-old Anne Lorimor.
She beats the previous record-holder, Dr Fred Distelhorst (aged 88) when she completed the climb in 2019.
The youngest boy and girl to ever climb Mount Kilimanjaro were both six years old when they climbed the mountain.
