This summer, thousands of people will get into danger by the water, ordinary people enjoying days out with family or friends. It’s so easy to get into danger. It could happen to you, or to someone you love.
The RNLI are determined to be there when they are needed most, but they need to be ready.
Training, kit, stations and fuel are just some of the things the volunteers need to help save lives at sea.
Usually, RNLI volunteer lifesavers answer mayday calls and go to rescue others but, this May, it’s the RNLI who are asking for your help.
You can answer the call for help by donating to support Glenn who is taking part in the Mayday Mile, or by registering your own Mayday Mile event!
Glenn said ‘As the weather warms up more people will be drawn to the water. But as temperatures rise, so do the calls for help. Getting into trouble can happen to anyone and it happens so easily. It could happen to you, me, or someone we love.
I’ll be completing one mile every day this May to raise money for the brave volunteer crews. Please donate to support me and consider joining me in completing a mile each day this month by walking, jogging or in any way you like.’
If you are willing to help Glenn support Bridlington RNLI in the May Day Mile, follow the link below or why not support the volunteer crew or join Glenn on his daily jogs. https://rnli.enthuse.com/pf/glenn-walker-f8530.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands.
The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.
Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.
