My Pops spent his life on the sea. It was in his blood. He started in the Merchant Navy and finished as a Master Mariner based out of Harwich.

The work that the RNLI do is immeasurable. The volunteers are brave, selfless and so skilled. The sea is a powerful, unforgiving beast and takes no mercy.

To be able to run the LM in memory of my Pops and for this charity is incredible. I know he would be proud of me and I am proud of him.

Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI’s help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe.

RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.

Thank you.