Brave man vows to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Kildare Wildlife Rescue

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.

Standing at 19,341 ft above sea level, it is a massive challenge and one man is ready to take it on to raise money for a Kildare charity.

Philip Griffin is taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Kildare Wildlife rescue.

He will take on the climb on January 31st, 2027 to raise funds for one of Ireland’s few dedicated wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres, based in Kildare.

Philip said that Kildare Wildlife Rescue does incredible work helping injured, sick and orphaned wild animals that often have nowhere else to go.

“Every year they respond to thousands of calls and care for animals such as foxes, swans, owls, hedgehogs, badgers, otters and many more. Their goal is always to rehabilitate animals and release them back into the wild where they belong,” he said.

“Many people don’t realise how limited wildlife rescue services are in Ireland. If a wild animal is injured, ordinary vets may not always have the facilities, licences or specialist setup needed for rehabilitation. That’s where centres like Kildare Wildlife Rescue are vital.

Since opening their dedicated rescue centre in 2022, they have become a lifeline for wildlife across Kildare and beyond. They are volunteer-run, work tirelessly, and rely heavily on donations from the public to continue saving animals every single day,” Philip said on his fundraiser.

“To support this amazing work, I’ll be climbing Kilimanjaro and pushing myself physically and mentally for a cause that truly matters.

“Every donation, no matter the amount, will help provide food, treatment, shelter, transport and care for wildlife in need. If you can support, I’d really appreciate it”.

Philip’s fundraiser has already collected €570 and he hopes to raise €3,000 in total.

A supporter of Philip’s cause commented on his fundraiser, they said: “Wishing you the best of luck Philip. What a fantastic thing to do and a great adventure you'll have. I look forward to hearing all about it”.

To view Philip’s fundraiser or contribute to cause, you can access it through the link here.