Dog walkers fundraiser for Hartlepool RNLI

Danielle Austin and Jess Russon of the 'Wuff on Walks' dog walking business raised the impressive amount by doing a sponsored cycle ride along the Hart to Haswell Walkway and taking part in a local 'Tough Mudder' obstacle course event.
Danielle said "The RNLI are an inspiration to all of us. They go out to sea risking there own lives to save others and they have had a really busy year. I would like to say thank you to all our sponsors and to the RNLI volunteers for their dedication."
Hartlepool RNLI crewmember Rob Archer said "This a fantastic gesture from Danielle and Jess whose donation will help train and provide kit for us. On behalf of the crew I would like to say a massive thank you to them both for their donation."

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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