One month until Jasmin’s marathon
One month today (Thursday), Oban lifeboat deputy mechanic, Jasmin Manning will run the 2026 TCS London Marathon representing the RNLI.
Jasmin, who is the only Scottish crewmember selected to be part of the RNLI team, has been training since late last summer, and every Wednesday evening is joined by other runners of every ability to run together as the Oban Lifeboat Running Club.
“I have been running for a few years and really wanted to run the London marathon for the RNLI,” says Jasmin.
“I was inspired by the success of our crew Mayday Mile challenge last summer.”
Last May, Oban lifeboat crew members ran a mile a day in full kit (minus the wellies) for the RNLI. Due to the kindness of supporters from across the maritime, coastal and island communities we serve – and far further afield – Oban raised the highest amount of any team involved in the challenge.
“My marathon training has generally been going well,” says Jasmin, “but I did need to take a bit of time off late last year with an injury.
“The support I have been getting has been incredible. I am back on plan and really looking forward to next month’s big run.”
Jasmin’s fundraising has been going well, thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses.
A second pub quiz will take place on Sunday 12 April at the View in Oban, following the huge success of the first fundraiser quiz in December.
If you want to support Jasmin’s fundraising, please go to:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jasmin-rnli?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.