sijomon
10-08-2011, 15:00
I know we get a few of these requests on here, and I'm sure, as divers you are all supporters of the RNLI, and probably most of you already donate to them in some manner, however...
This year I am running in the Great North Run (http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=1) in aid of the RNLI (http://www.rnli.org.uk) and would encourage you all to pop over to my JustGiving site (http://www.justgiving.com/RNLISimonGNR) and make a donation :D
I'm sure you all know of the excellent work the RNLI do, however I thought I'd repost an email I was using to generate support at my work (this was aimed at none diving land lubbers so forgive the talking-down):
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales. The RNLI also works to promote sea and beach safety. On average, the RNLI rescues 21 people - every day!
Most lifeboat crew members are unpaid volunteers and the RNLI is funded by voluntary donations.
On a personal note, as a keen amateur SCUBA diver, I am constantly aware of the service the RNLI provides. They are one of the major emergency services on which we rely when out at sea. The RNLI stations often have numerous reports of divers or diving vessels being assisted, and they have helped save countless lives, both of those who participate in this sport, and more generally.
As a recent reminder of the excellent support they provide, on a dive trip to the Farne Islands, on the 6th August, a dive buddy of mine suffered a ruptured lung on surfacing. This led, almost immediately, to a brain aneurysm, and borderline unconsciousness. The RNLI scrambled a team of volunteer medics, and were with us before we were half way back to harbour. The first class quality of their assistance was almost certainly instrumental in ensuring my dive buddy’s safe transfer to the RAF, who transported him to Aberdeen for treatment. As a result of their speedy response and professionalism he is now recuperating in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
In support of this excellent organisation I am running in the Great North Run this year. This run is the largest half marathon in the world, and over 54,000 runners are expecting to participate, many of them for charity. This is a heart-warming expression of the generosity of the British people, especially in the current financially challenging times.
This week’s Friday collection will be added to the sponsorship I am seeking from other sources, and together I hope to raise £300 for this indispensible, unique and life-saving charity.
Many thanks, from me personally, from my diving buddy and from all 8313 people saved last year, for anything you can spare.
This year I am running in the Great North Run (http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=1) in aid of the RNLI (http://www.rnli.org.uk) and would encourage you all to pop over to my JustGiving site (http://www.justgiving.com/RNLISimonGNR) and make a donation :D
I'm sure you all know of the excellent work the RNLI do, however I thought I'd repost an email I was using to generate support at my work (this was aimed at none diving land lubbers so forgive the talking-down):
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales. The RNLI also works to promote sea and beach safety. On average, the RNLI rescues 21 people - every day!
Most lifeboat crew members are unpaid volunteers and the RNLI is funded by voluntary donations.
On a personal note, as a keen amateur SCUBA diver, I am constantly aware of the service the RNLI provides. They are one of the major emergency services on which we rely when out at sea. The RNLI stations often have numerous reports of divers or diving vessels being assisted, and they have helped save countless lives, both of those who participate in this sport, and more generally.
As a recent reminder of the excellent support they provide, on a dive trip to the Farne Islands, on the 6th August, a dive buddy of mine suffered a ruptured lung on surfacing. This led, almost immediately, to a brain aneurysm, and borderline unconsciousness. The RNLI scrambled a team of volunteer medics, and were with us before we were half way back to harbour. The first class quality of their assistance was almost certainly instrumental in ensuring my dive buddy’s safe transfer to the RAF, who transported him to Aberdeen for treatment. As a result of their speedy response and professionalism he is now recuperating in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
In support of this excellent organisation I am running in the Great North Run this year. This run is the largest half marathon in the world, and over 54,000 runners are expecting to participate, many of them for charity. This is a heart-warming expression of the generosity of the British people, especially in the current financially challenging times.
This week’s Friday collection will be added to the sponsorship I am seeking from other sources, and together I hope to raise £300 for this indispensible, unique and life-saving charity.
Many thanks, from me personally, from my diving buddy and from all 8313 people saved last year, for anything you can spare.