The Laden Lifeboat Lasses raise money for RNLI
Kate Bourn and Beth Barrett are cycling to 100 RNLI Lifeboat stations around the coast of England, they are unsupported and are camping all the way!
During this time they hope to raise valuable funds for the RNLI. On Tuesday 15 September they arrived at RNLI Cromer and were welcomed by Paul Watling and Rob Park.
They left Poole Lifeboat Station on 7 September 2020 for a 1500 mile journey around the coast and up to Scarborough. Once there they will get a train to Liverpool before cycling back down and around the coast of wales, finally finishing in Minehead at the beginning of October.
They explained, ‘We are doing this because we love the sea but have a healthy fear and respect for the water. Between us, we row, kayak, paddle board, surf and sail. Luckily we have never needed the support of the RNLI, but they are there for us everyday, just in case. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we have both been furloughed: this adventure has given us a purpose, something to plan, train for and challenge ourselves. There are many charities struggling as a result of Coronavirus, so we want to use the time we have been given to raise awareness of the great work still being done around the country. RNLI volunteers are still out there risking their lives for us, so we wanted to support their efforts. Our just giving page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lifeboatlasses
With two major parts of the coast covered we hope to visit 100 life boat stations and will be updating our Just Giving page each day with photos and progress updates. This is on https://ladenlifeboatlasses.wordpress.com.
Everyone at RNLI Cromer wishes them good luck on their journey.
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 146,000 lives.
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