Fundraiser on epic RNLI charity walk reaches Norfolk

Having already raised more than £60,000 and covered more than 9,000 miles, now he is in Norfolk and he hopes to visit the 6 lifeboat stations along the 100 miles of Norfolk coastline.

Alex left Hunstanton on the morning of Tuesday 5 September and arrived at Wells RNLI Lifeboat Station at 7.30pm just before rain arrived. That same night he stopped over in Wells, having a short rest and being looked after by the lifeboat crew and supporters.

He endured blisters a swollen ankle, along with various other injuries and chicken pox along the way and more than once he’s felt like giving up but he says he’s been buoyed up by the people he’s met.

He will be walking from Wells to Sheringham today, Wednesday 6 September, along the coastal path and encourages anyone meeting him in his distinctive yellow jacket and beard, to say hello and to make a donation.

Alex said: 'Since I started walking I've met thousands of RNLI lifeboat volunteers. Inspiring people who, together, rescue on average 23 people every single day. They're ordinary people doing extraordinary things.'

His walk began on 3 August 2014 when he left his home in Kent to begin his epic journey around England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. Now the end is in sight.

He continued: 'My aim is to raise £10 for every mile I walk' and so far he has raised more than £60,000.

You can help Alex in his task by donating to http://www.bt.com/DonateToLifeboats and follow him on his website http://www.facebook.com/alexellisroswell.

Meanwhile, over the weekend, the Barley Brigg Morris Dancers have been entertaining crowds at Fakenham, Walsingham, Blakeney and Wells and raised £595 for lifeboat funds. Also on Saturday, Wells Lifeboat Guild hosted a concert by the Lewisham Symphonic Concert Band at St Nicholas Church in Wells and raised £767 for the RNLI.

RNLI media contacts

• John Mitchell, Wells-Next-the-Sea Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
  01328 710882 / 07831103166 / [email protected]
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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 146,000 lives.

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