The #WildlifeRangerChallenge is the world’s largest celebration of solidarity, support, and fundraising for wildlife rangers. This year more than 100 teams of rangers spanning the African continent are taking part in a series of challenges, culminating in a grueling 21km race, in uniform while carrying 22kg backpacks.

This global campaign #ForWildlifeRangers is organized by our longtime partners at the Tusk Trust. It brings together competitors, rangers, family members, wildlife supporters, and social media followers around three central goals:

• Raise vital funds for frontline conservation efforts
• Drive awareness of the importance of the role rangers play in conservation
• Communicate the challenges that these brave men and women must face to protect Africa’s wildlife.

Since its inception five years ago, the WRC has raised $18 million for hundreds of African conservation organizations, including Big Life.

This year, the Scheinberg Relief Fund has generously committed $1 million in matched funds in support of rangers most in need.

To support Big Life in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, please visit this link. To learn more about this fantastic initiative, follow @tusk_org and the hashtag #ForWildlifeRangers.  Image: Joshua Clay