A remarkable commitment to animal welfare has been celebrated at the Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses (ARCH), where founder member and president Jill Newman Rogers recently marked her 85th birthday.
Jill helped establish the equine rescue charity in 2009 and, more than 17 years later, continues to play an active role in its day-to-day running. Her dedication has featured in an earlier Euro Weekly News profile of Jill Newman Rogers.
Still at the rescue centre six days a week
Despite experiencing various health problems that have affected her mobility, Jill still visits the rescue centre six days a week. Her responsibilities include encouraging volunteers, managing paperwork and liaising with the authorities, helping to keep the charity’s work moving forward.
ARCH volunteers say they are immensely proud of their president, whose enthusiasm for the organisation has not diminished despite the challenges she has faced. “ARCH has been such a big part of my life and I hope it continues to fight abuse and ignorance for many years to come,” Jill said.
A mission that continues after 17 years
Since its founding in 2009, ARCH has been dedicated to fighting the abuse and neglect of horses. The charity’s history is documented in Euro Weekly News coverage of its first decade helping horses and donkeys in Spain.
More recently, ARCH received official public utility status in Spain, recognising its work over nearly two decades. Readers can find out more in this report on ARCH’s public utility status. Speaking about the organisation’s importance to her, Jill said: “ARCH has been such a big part of my life and I hope it continues to fight abuse and ignorance for many years to come.” Her words go to show the continuing purpose behind the charity’s work and her hopes for its future.
As Jill celebrates her 85th birthday, the recognition from fellow volunteers is a tribute to someone who continues to give her time, experience and energy to a cause she believes in. Anyone interested in supporting the charity can find out how to volunteer or help ARCH. The autumn festival, rescheduled from earlier in the month due to heavy rain, will be celebrated on Sunday, October 25.