A quick google finds nothing obviously suspicious. Clicking the kinks takes
you to their home page (which is not the URL they quote, which is a bit
strange) which WOT (a tool I use to rate trustworthy websites) reckons is
OK, as does MacAfee's SiteAdvisor. So probably OK
On 15 May 2012 17:35, Richard Nowotny <> wrote:
> I have received the letter (below) from Kelvin Davies, CEO of Rainforest
> Rescue, soliciting donations (as outlined).
>
> The tone of the letter is somewhat breathless and pressing. Before
> considering a donation I would value any informed comments from
> knowledgeable Birding-aus members.
>
> Is this a sound approach to the plight of the Cassowary?
>
> Is Rainforest Rescue an appropriate and trustworthy organization to which
> to
> donate?
>
> Is Kelvin Davies similarly regarded?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Richard NOWOTNY
>
> Port Melbourne, Victoria
>
> M: 0438 224 456
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Richard,
>
> As a supporter of our Save the Cassowary campaign, and someone who cares
> about the future of the Endangered Southern Cassowary, I would like to ask
> for a moment of your time to share with you an important vision for the
> Daintree Rainforest.
>
>
>
> I have developed an ambitious plan to buy back more Daintree Rainforest
> properties than ever before, and I urgently need your help to make this
> vision a reality. Please, will you send a crucial gift by the close of the
> financial year - Saturday 30 June
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK01XXWO> .
>
>
>
> Let me explain why I need your help. Back in the 1980s, large chunks of the
> Daintree Rainforest Lowlands were not included in the National Park / World
> Heritage Area. That means many parcels of land ended up in the hands of
> private developers. While there are still 180 blocks that have not been
> developed, there is a great risk that these properties will end up being
> developed for residential housing, devastating the rainforest and its
> Cassowaries.
>
>
>
> Since 1998, my team and I have been working to buy back the Daintree
> Rainforest and rescue it forever. So far we have purchased and protected 16
> properties in the Daintree through the support of people like you who care
> about the future of the Endangered Southern Cassowary.
>
>
>
> This year I've taken the initiative to launch a long-term and strategic
> campaign to buy back more private rainforest properties than ever before,
> and I urgently need your help because you are central to this plan.
>
>
>
> Will you please send a special end-of-financial-year donation towards my
> target of $250,000 to help rescue the Daintree Rainforest forever?
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK02XXWO>
>
>
>
> The plan is to buy back and protect all 180 properties currently at risk of
> development by the year 2030.
>
>
>
> That might seem like a long time away, but it's just 18 years from now.
> Perhaps your children will be adults by then, or and even have small
> children of their own.
>
>
>
> It is my vision that in 2030 our children and grandchildren will inherit a
> Daintree that is completely protected from development and one in which
> populations of Southern Cassowaries are stable and increasing. Please will
> you donate now to help kick-start this important vision
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK03XXWO> .
>
>
>
> To achieve my target by 2030 we will need to buy back 10 Daintree
> properties
> per year.
>
>
>
> There are five key properties
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK04XXWO> that
> are listed by estate agents right now that I have identified as our top
> priorities to buy back.
>
>
>
> With every month that passes I become troubled that more land will be
> developed. In the last few months I have seen two houses built on
> rainforest
> that we wanted to buy back and save.
>
>
>
> Every month we delay buying a property means more rainforest lost to
> development forever. Please donate now
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK05XXWO> .
>
>
>
> Your gift towards my target of $250,000 will help us buy properties quickly
> and strategically. I know that the target sounds like a lot, but in my
> experience it is possible, thanks to supporters like yourself giving gifts
> like $100, $250 or even $500. Please click here to donate now
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK06XXWO> .
>
>
> Every property that is lost to development is devastating for the plants
> and
> animals of the Daintree Rainforest, particularly the Endangered Southern
> Cassowary.
>
>
>
> I hope you will join us in the race to save Australia's amazing Daintree
> Rainforest and its precious Cassowaries.
>
>
>
> Kelvin Davies, CEO Rainforest Rescue Yours sincerely,
>
>
> Kelvin Davies signature
>
> Kelvin Davies
> CEO and Founding Director
>
> Rainforest Rescue
>
>
>
> PS: Please send your special end-of-financial-year gift by Saturday 30 June
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK07XXWO>
> towards
> my ambitious target of $250,000. Your gift will kickstart our plans to buy
> back the Daintree Rainforest faster than ever before and rescue it forever.
>
>
>
> PPS: 30 June falls on a Saturday this year. I'll be available on my mobile
> phone until midnight if you'd like to call me and make your donation with a
> credit card at any time on that date. Please call me on 0427 662 913 and
> you'll be able to get your end-of-financial-year tax deduction. Or please
> just click here to donate online now
> <http://www.Swiftpage7.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2Z0X36GEI4KPHFBK08XXWO> .
>
>
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