21 Aug, 2024 @ 11:22
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Cycling Dutchman is travelling from the Netherlands to Spain’s Mijas in aid of donkey sanctuary

A DUTCHMAN is cycling from the Netherlands to Spain in aid of a donkey sanctuary in Mijas. 

From Heemskerk, a picturesque town in the north of Netherlands to Mijas, Spain, there is 2,500km of open road. 

But that’s not stopped one brave Dutchman from taking on the challenge of cycling from the Netherlands to Spain in aid of a local donkey sanctuary. 

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Photo: Ron Tijms

Ron Tijms will cycle the mammoth route in aid of Donkey Dreamland, a donkey sanctuary found in Mijas, Andalucia. 

The destination is fitting from Ron, as residents of Heemskerk are affectionately known as ‘donkeys’. 

Photo: Ron Tijms

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Mijas is known for its ‘burro taxis’, a practice which has recently come under scrutiny due to allegations of animal abuse from activists. 

Donkey Dreamland is a rescue center housing 20 donkeys with the aim of ‘providing a safe place where injured or unwanted donkeys are cared for and offer them a home for life.’

Photo: Ron Tijms

Ron began his journey on August 11 and is expected to arrive in mid September. 

So far, he has raised €1,450 of his €2,500 goal. 

The money will go towards helping the NGO, which depends on public and private donations. 

They said: “We invite you to support Ron in achieving this noble goal. Your donations will make a significant difference in the lives of these donkeys.

“Both Ron and Donkey Dreamland will be immensely grateful for your generosity.”

You can donate here.

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Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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