Prepare to be a hero this September!
- intouch Magazine
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min read
This year the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is celebrating 32 years of their annual fundraising and awareness campaign Save the Koala Month (STKM).
“Each day we receive amazing stories from all over the world from people who are passionate about saving Koalas. STKM is an amazing time where we get to celebrate our love for Koalas while raising imperative funds for their protection,” says Chair of the AKF Deborah Tabart OAM.
With September fast approaching it is time to get ready to be a hero this Save the Koala Month. You can be a hero this September by ordering a donation box from our website, fundraising with official certificate kits, or hosting an event!
In light of COVID-19 government restrictions in some parts of the world the AKF is making it a priority that supporters are equipped with the necessary toolkit to fundraise in a safe way. To make it easy for AKF supporters to celebrate and take part in the annual Save the Koala Month festivities AKF have provided a fundraising during COVID-19 guide.
Deborah Tabart OAM says: “Without the public’s enthusiasm and support we would get nowhere. Everyone who stands up to protect Koalas and participates in STKM is a hero in our eyes and this year we want to celebrate them.”
When the AKF started in 1986 it was the view of the board that they must be free from Government funding. Instead they rely of the public’s generosity and support to lead research and be an independent voice for the Koala.
Money raised from Save the Koala Month enables the AKF to update the Koala Habitat Atlas and ensure all Koala habitats are protected when the Koala Protection Act (KPA) is enacted. The love for Koalas knows no bounds and this is shown by loyal worldwide support each year. You can be anywhere in the world and still participate in STKM.
Deborah Tabart OAM says: “We absolutely love to hear stories of support, if you have an exciting idea or creative fundraiser this September is the perfect time to run it!”
Be a hero this September by participating in STKM and raising much-needed funds for Koalas. To find out more please visit: https://www.savethekoala.com/how-to-help/save-the-koala-month/
