What do an adrenaline junkie, rhino conservation and the Guinness World Book of Records have in common? A plan to help raise funds for Project Rhino KZN of course.
Jacques Kennedy is planning to break a world record by bungee jumping 110 times in 9 hours from Orlando Towers in Soweto, Gauteng. The current record is 107 jumps in 9 hours.
Asked why he wants to take on this seemingly impossible challenge, Jacques responds: “I think most of us are aware that rhino’s are in serious trouble in South Africa. Everyone says what a terrible situation it is, but most people don’t actively get involved. I really feel that I want to contribute meaningfully towards rhino conservation.” As for bungee jumping, Jacques describes himself as an ‘adrenaline junkie’.
This obviously represents an enormous challenge. The costs alone require a great deal of funding and having the Guinness Book present is an extremely expensive exercise. To support the fundraising initiative, Jacques is looking for sponsors. As he explains: “Sponsors can decide which rhino conservation programmes they would like to support through their donations.”
The project hopes to raise R3 million for the organisation.
To find out how you can help:
Contact Jacques directly:
| (c) 082 815 1857 |
| email: Jacques.kennedy@nokiamail.com OR |
| email: kentron@vodamail.co.za |
