Fiona Oakes Wins Plant Powered Endurance Athlete of the Year!

We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Fiona Oakes, has been awarded the prestigious title of Plant Powered Endurance Athlete of the Year at the 2024 Plant Powered Athlete Awards!

Fiona Oakes is not only a world-class athlete but also a dedicated advocate for animal welfare and a shining example of the power of a plant-based lifestyle. Her remarkable achievements in endurance running have inspired countless individuals around the world.

Fiona holds multiple world records in marathon running, including being the fastest woman to run a marathon on all seven continents and the North Pole. Her incredible endurance and speed are a testament to her dedication and the benefits of a plant-based diet. Despite facing numerous challenges, including enduring numerous surgeries on her right knee, Fiona has shown remarkable resilience and determination. Her story is one of overcoming adversity and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We invite you to join us in celebrating Fiona's incredible achievements and her well-deserved recognition as the Plant Powered Endurance Athlete of the Year. Her dedication, resilience, and compassion continue to inspire us all.

Not the average mugs….

Percy has been hard at work in his virtual pottery studio, crafting some truly amazing ceramic mugs just for you! He has also made some travel mugs, and a few tee shirts as well.

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, a tea enthusiast, or just love a good hot chocolate, these mugs are perfect for adding a splash of colour to your day.

Each mug is inspired by our adorable rescued residents and comes with a colourful rim, handle, and inside.

Why You’ll Love Them:

Sturdy and glossy, just like Percy himself!
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Available in a variety of colours to match your mood, eyes or kitchen decor!
Grab yours now and support our farm animal rescue sanctuary!
Every purchase helps us care for our furry and feathered friends.

Sanctuary Stories

Ever wondered what it takes to bring you our website and online shop? Want to see what goes on behind the scenes? Head over to our Sanctuary Stories blog.

You can read all about our latest family member as well as what happens to the items you purchase in our virtual store.

Marathon des Cows

Have you heard of the Marathon des Sables? It’s billed as the toughest footrace on the planet and involves competitors running a marathon a day for 6 days across the Sahara Desert, whilst carrying all their food and supplies on their backs in temperatures up to 50 degrees C – 250 Km in all. It’s not for the faint hearted!

Fiona - the Sanctuary founder – has done this race 3 times now (with Percy of course) – not because she likes doing it, but to show that as a lifelong vegan, she can. Essentially to dispel the myth that vegans are weak, frail and would blow away in the slightest of breezes.

If a vegan of 50 years can do this – as well as break 4 Guinness World Records in marathon running – then it is proof positive that the diet/lifestyle is not restrictive in any way

So as you may be aware if you watch our posts on social media, things have not been easy these last few years following the lockdowns and now the cost-of-living crisis, the impact being that we have seen a significant fall in monthly donations to the point where our running costs are greater than regular donations by around £6000 a month.

To cover this shortfall, we are using our reserves, but these will not last for much longer – as you might expect at this burn rate.

Sponsor the cows now!