British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) stands as the primary rescue charity for marine mammals in the UK, responding to over 3000 distress calls annually. This substantial volume of rescues is carried out by dedicated Medics who volunteer their time out of genuine concern for marine life.

Operating as a modest charity with limited resources, BDMLR strategically places equipment in specific locations across the UK to aid in responding to distressed marine mammals.

I'm gearing up for my very first half marathon at the MK Marathon Weekend this May 2024, aiming to raise £500 to ensure that essential equipment is more widely available, allowing BDMLR to swiftly respond to emergencies and safeguard the well-being of their Medics.

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Your Contribution Could Fund:

> Seal bag: £80

A purposely designed, custom-made seal bag for moving seal pups from the beach to a car or van for their journey on to a veterinary surgeon.

> Seal crate: £100

A safe and secure mode of transporting seal pups who need help to a veterinary surgeon for treatment.

> Dolphin stretcher: £300

For moving a stranded dolphin or porpoise to a suitable location to give first aid and/or to refloat back into the sea.

For our Medics:

> Hi-viz jacket: £8

BDMLR branded personal protective equipment to alert members of the public and other organisations to the presence of our Medics carrying out a rescue operation.

> Lifejackets: £60

To ensure the safety of our Medics when attending stranded cetaceans. If we don’t have enough lifejackets we can’t go in the water!

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Thank you sincerely for taking the time to consider our campaign and for any support you can offer towards our cause. With your generosity, we can extend our reach and aid more marine mammals in distress. Time is of the essence in every rescue mission.