Running for rhino conservation
Sharon is expected to be in the Ballito area this Thursday and Friday.

Sharon Jessop (52) has embarked on an incredible expedition, all in the name of rhino conservation.
The Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) resident, who is a former Guinness World Record holder after she completed 102 consecutive half-marathons in 2020, for the most consecutive half-marathon distances run by a woman, visited the mid-South Coast last week as part of her latest journey in the Run Wild for Rhinos campaign.

Sharon kicked off this expedition on September 22 (World Rhino Day) which will take her from Gqeberha to the Lebombo Border Post through the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
She will run to and through 30 rhino-bearing game reserves, totalling around 3000km and it will take her 91 days to complete.
This challenging yet mind-blowing expedition is being done to encourage people to move from caring to doing something for wildlife and communities.
“A lot of awareness will be created on rhinos and wildlife and we will also be able to educate people along the way,” said Sharon.
“We will be raising funds for charities and honouring our game reserve rangers and anti-poaching units too.”
Sharon is running for the following beneficiaries: One Land, Love It (OLLI), Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA), Save the Horns, Project Rhino KZN and Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.

While doing this, Sharon explained that this expedition aims to boost tourism as well. As she travels to save these magnificent creatures, she’ll be visiting many areas and document them on social media platforms, to showcase the beauty of the reserves and local communities.
Sharon said that one of the challenges of this expedition is getting accommodation and meals sponsored. As it is a non-profit initiative,
Sharon relies on people opening up their hearts to the cause and her small team.

She had a wonderful stay in Clansthal after the Lazy Moose Lodge accommodated her last week.
“I am so grateful for everything they did during my stay and hope that other businesses or individuals will be able to reach out as such, as I continue making my way through KZN.”
While in the area, Sharon was also hosted at Renishaw Hills where she gave an informative talk on rhinos and her campaign.
Sharon thanks everyone who has provided sponsorship towards this expedition so far, to all those donating money and of course to all general supporters.
To find out more about Run Wild for Rhinos and track Sharon’s journey, join her Facebook group Run Wild for Rhinos or visit www.sharonjessop.co.za where you can also purchase rhino-related merchandise too.
To assist with the expedition costs, email: sharon@sharonjessop.co.za
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram