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Cheetah Fundraiser at Savannah Vineyards! 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Cheetah Conservation Fun 25th Anniversary Celebration! September 13 at Savannah Chanelle Vineyards in Saratoga! Live Cheetah at event!

Who: Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and the world’s leading cheetah expert, presents: 25 Years of Saving the Cheetah in the Wild!
Dr. Marker will reveal the struggles and victories from her personal journey and experiences over the last quarter-century, including:
· CCF’s accomplishments & broad spectrum of programs

· Conservation lessons learned such as how to save cheetahs and help human communities at the same time

· The moving and unique photography of Suzi Eszterhas

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Celebrate 25 years of history and ongoing enterprise for the future of cheetah conservation. Meet Dr. Marker’s special guest - cheetah ambassador Themba.
Following the presentation, Dr. Marker will sign copies of her book A Future for Cheetahs. It outlines the life and challenges of the wild cheetah, how to save them from extinction, and it is a beautiful, tabletop book illustrated with the award-winning photography of Suzi Eszterhas.
What: Cheetah Conservation Fund 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Two tiers of tickets are available; Premium/VIP and General.
Premium ticket holders have access an hour early (at 5 PM) to:
· Accompany Dr. Marker on a private vineyard tour

· Sample five different award-winning Savannah Chanelle wines

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Premium and General ticket holders enjoy:
· Freshly-prepared food

· A complimentary glass of Savannah Chanelle wine

· Live music

· A silent auction of:

o Vacation opportunities

o Local business services

o Wildlife photographs

o Local African-themed art

All proceeds support CCF’s conservation efforts.
Hand-made Namibian crafts and Savannah Chanelle wines will be available for purchase. An opportunity to sponsor a cheetah will be made available to all guests.
Most exciting of all, guests will experience a real live cheetah!
When: Sunday, September 13th, 2015
Doors open for Premium Admission at 5 PM, followed by General Admission at 6 PM.
Where: SAVANNAH CHANELLE VINEYARDS 23600 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Why: This event is a celebration of CCF’s 25th anniversary. It is a great way to tell CCF’s story, and inform the guests of ongoing efforts to save the most endangered big cat in Africa: the wild cheetah. This is a wonderful and entertaining opportunity to support the conservation of these magnificent animals.
How: General Admission Tickets: $125 per person, $175 per couple, and $40 per child (12 and under)
Premium/VIP Admission Tickets: $225 per person, $375 per couple.
Parking is FREE. Tickets can be purchased at cheetah.org

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