Crew members from Hunstanton RNLI have pledged to run or walk a mile a day throughout May, to support courageous volunteer crews like themselves from more than 200 stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland.
Their lifesaving work would not be possible without the kindness of those who support them.
Hunstanton crew member Louise Kyle said: 'During the summer, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports.
'But as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble by the water.
'By answering this Mayday call and giving a gift today, you can make a real, lifesaving difference. Your kindness will help give volunteers everything they need to launch to the rescue, and make sure they’re ready to face their busiest season.'
Hunstanton RNLI operates a fast inshore lifeboat, Spirit of West Norfolk and is one of just four to also operate a search and rescue hovercraft, Hunstanton Flyer.
Like more than 200 stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland, Its crew's lifesaving work is funded entirely by donations and legacies.
RNLI media contacts:
For more information call Chris Bishop, Hunstanton RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07584 147219, or, Clare Hopps, Regional Communications Manager (North and East) on 07824 518641, or the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
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Hunstanton lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk launches into stormy seas
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.
