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Lerwick lad’s RNLI fundraising walk starts today

Lifeboats News Release

Seven year-old Ben Masson from Lerwick will today begin a 21.1 mile walk to raise money for the RNLI

Seven year-old Ben Masson - RNLI fundraiser

RNLI/Grant Masson

Ben Masson - RNLI fundraiser
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Ben will walk the equivalent distance between Lerwick and Aith Lifeboat Stations on the streets of Lerwick, starting at 10am today and finishing next Friday (24th) at 17.10hrs - the same ’17-10’ service number as Lerwick Lifeboat. If Ben completes the 21.1 mile distance before next Friday, he’ll put in some extra miles before the 17.10hrs deadline.

Ben's father, Grant Masson and his grandfather John Best, are both volunteer crew members on Lerwick Lifeboat. Both Ben and his younger brother Charlie are also showing an early interest in joining the crew in future.

Malcolm Craigie, RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat Operations Manager, said – “Ben’s family are well connected to the Lerwick lifeboat and it’s great to see him and his brother taking an interest too. We’re really grateful to Ben for taking on this challenge to raise funds that will help the RNLI charity to continue to save lives at sea.”

Ben has a JustGiving page set up where any donations can be made at:
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bensshetlandlifeboatwalk

ENDS

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Bob Kerr
Lifeboat Press Officer, Lerwick Lifeboat Station

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