Robert Dixon 25th Anniversary
Matthew Dixon is raising money for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution
In memory of Robert Dixon
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As some of you already know in 2000 I was on a weekend climbing break with my dad (Robert Neville Dixon) and his climbing group "Innominata Mountain Club".
After an incredible August Bank Holiday weekend climbing and coasteering in Pembrokeshire near to Tenby, we began the last climb before heading home. Sadly on this occasion, my dad had an accident where part of the cliff face he was attached to came away and he fell onto the rocks and sea below.
Brave efforts were made by those in attendance and the RNLI were fast to respond on a D Class Lifeboat. I still recall that they were undertaking CPR as they sped away to the hospital to give him the best chance of survival.
Sadly, despite the efforts of all those in attendance and the RNLI the injuries sustained to my father were too severe and he passed away.
Given my age, at the time (13 years old) it was hard to process the event and consequently, I did not arrange any fundraising back then. I haven't sought to raise funds previously, however, to mark the 20th anniversary I sought to do just that.
In memory of my dad who instilled in me a love of the outdoors, I completing a series of challenges across the year. Completing the National 3 Peaks / Yorkshire 3 Peaks / Great North Swim / Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. However, sadly due to the pandemic the London Marathon 2020 was cancelled and it has taken until now to secure a place.
I will now finally 5 years later be completing the London Marathon in April to finally conclude all of the challenges I originally set out doing and hopefully meet my target before sending to the RNLI.
I would really appreciate anything you can spare for this great cause.
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