Every time Worcesterites go to the movies at Nu Metro in the Mountain Mill Mall, they can now donate R5 to help save South Africa’s lions.
Nu Metro Cinemas has joined hands with the Four Paws Animal Welfare Foundation in the cause of “Rise Up and Roar” conservation. Moviegoers can donate their R5 as part of their movie ticket purchases online and in-cinema.
Four Paws, a global organisation, relies solely on donations and Nu Metro wants to play a constructive role in creating a better world for SA’s big cats, says Chantelle Burrows of Nu Metro Cinemas. “We are proud to be a fundraising partner for this very important cause relevant to all human beings. A R5 donation per movie ticket purchase is all we ask from our customers – if you care as much as we do about the future of our animals and environment in Southern Africa,” she says.
“Now Four Paws will be able to highlight the incredible work that goes into rescuing abused big cats and to rehabilitate them to the glorious animals they were meant to be,” states Fiona Miles, Four Paws director (South Africa).
According to Miles not only will the big cats of the Lionsrock sanctuary benefit, but it will also highlight the plight of the lions in South Africa.
“We hope through this partnership our education drive will raise more awareness about the status of these majestic animals and that people will help us to give them the ultimate protection and finally restore the roar of the lion.”
With over 100 big cats in the care of Four Paws at Lionsrock near Bethlehem in the Free State, they constantly look at ways to ensure the longevity of this project through donation support. These big cats consume almost 3 500 kg meat per week and regular vet checks, maintenance to security and enclosures and further development of the sanctuary must be done in order to accommodate rescued animals.
Nu Metro’s website and self-service terminals in all their cinemas nationwide will have a special button on-screen for donations to be added for FOUR PAWS as part of movie ticket purchases.
For more cinema info, movie show times and further assistance, go to numetro.co.za or call 0861-CINEMA (246362).
