Free the Bears Fund Inc. has many devoted supporters and members that strive to provide bears all over the world with a better life. As a non-profit organisation, Free the Bears relies on the dedication and determination of our 'family' to spread the word about the plight facing bears across the globe. We always welcome any new supporters as every donation, fund raiser, cake stall, merchandise sale, educational event or media release that focuses on Free the Bears and bear rescue serves to highlight our goal "to protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world."

We were therefore extremely happy to welcome two very special visitors to our Cambodian sanctuary recently.

On January 24th, 2008 Rove McManus and Tasma Walton travelled to Phnom Penh and were introduced to our newest bear arrivals – 2 Asiatic black bear cubs that had recently been confiscated from a wildlife trader. Rove and Tasma are both well known throughout Australia, and indeed, worldwide. Rove is the host of his self-titled TV show "Rove" and a successful stand up comedian, whilst Tasma has acted in numerous TV series including "Blue Heelers". She is also a talented screen writer.

Both Rove and Tasma are extremely conservation minded and are truly passionate about protecting and preserving wildlife. It was our pleasure to be able to inform our VIP's about the threats facing Asian bears, whilst allowing them some 'up close' encounters with our two orphaned cubs.

Later that week, Rove and Tasma travelled out to Free the Bears' Cambodian Sanctuary, located at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre. Both participated in hiding food treats for the growing population of almost 90 rescued Sun bears and Asiatic black bears, as well as looking over the newest of the sanctuary's bear facilities.

On the conclusion of their visit, Rove and Tasma were ecstatic when it was announced that our two young Asiatic black bear cubs, one male and one female, would be named in their honour. And after this, of course, they couldn't resist one final visit with their bear counterparts, helping to give the cubs their last feed of the day before putting them to bed!

Free the Bears are pleased to welcome our newest members – Rove McManus and Tasma Walton – to the family!

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