Rob runs in aid of the RNLI Mayday campaign

Rob Batterbee started running from Conwy Lifeboat Station to Rhyl Lifeboat Station on 1st May, a distance of almost 20 miles in support of this years RNLI MAYDAY campaign. This is his contribution as he felt the lifeboat fundraisers were missing so much by not being able to hold their duck race again this year! Thank you if you have already supported it really is appreciated, Rob has been training hard and was determined to do us proud on Saturday, He had a welcome greeting when he arrived at Rhyl lifeboat station, by family, crew and fundraisers.
Peter dean, Rhyl RNLI fundraisers chairman says, 'We are all so proud of Rob, and thank him for his efforts to raise money for the RNLI in these trying times'.

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