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'Last Blast' Porsche 911 Challenge visits Hartlepool RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

London couple James and Belinda Richardson visited Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station recently as part of their fundraising 911 Challenge as they visit all 238 lifeboat stations around the UK in 911 hours in their Porsche 911 car.

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London couple James and Belinda Richardson(left) pictured with Hartlepool RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Steve Pounder and Hartlepool RNLI admin officer Jackie Pounder at the Ferry Road lifeboat station.

They have raised £83,000 so far and hope to reach £100,000 to buy a D Class lifeboat for the charity that saves lives at sea.

James said 'This the sixth and last challenge for us but meeting and hearing the stories from the volunteer crewmembers is an inspiration. It's an amazing charity that celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Hartlepool is our 107th station to visit during the challenge and at each station we are met by smiling faces and great support.'

Belinda said 'We hope to finish at the Isle of Man on the 30th September which is where the RNLI founder Sir William Hillary lived. Our sponsors are from all walks off life and organisations and we are very grateful for there support.'

Hartlepool Lifeboat Operations manager Steve Pounder said 'It was great to meet James and Belinda whose selfless effort to raise money for the charity will no doubt play its part in saving a life or lives. There enthusiasm to support the RNLI is brilliant and on behalf of all the crew and fundraisers at Hartlepool we wish them a safe journey as we follow there 911 Challenge around the remaining lifeboat stations.'

More details at RNLI-911 CHALLENGE

RNLI Media Contacts

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer press officer Tom Collins email: [email protected]

Clare Hopps (RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North East and East): [email protected] Tel:07824 518641

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 142,700 lives.

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Tom Collins
Lifeboat Press Officer, Hartlepool Lifeboat Station


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London couple James and Belinda Richardson(left) pictured with Hartlepool RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Steve Pounder and Hartlepool RNLI admin officer Jackie Pounder at the Ferry Road lifeboat station.

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.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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