Emailers, letter writers, Facebook users and Tweeters have all been in touch to share their support. If you'd like to do the same, write to us using the details at the front of the magazine, or get involved with our social media: Twitter.com/RNLI and Facebook.com/RNLI.

‘I admire those crews …’
Why do I support the RNLI? I admire those crews who are the only ones who go out in the worst possible conditions to help and rescue people who have got themselves into a life-threatening situation. In conditions where the rest of us look out to sea in awe at magnificent, rolling, foam-crested waves and blinding spray, and take photos from our safe location on shore. The RNLI crews go out when everyone else has come back in!

Charles Egan, Donard, Co Wicklow

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‘There seems to be no end to the rain’
Thank you so much for sending me your magazine – I do appreciate it as it is so interesting and informative, and certainly reveals the courage and dedication of RNLI volunteers. From weather forecasts it would seem that you might receive more such rescues in the future. There seems to be no end to the rain. Best wishes for the excellent rescues done by the RNLI.

Patricia Gibbs, Petersfield, Hampshire

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From @Fern_Britton
To all the men and women serving on the Cornish lifeboats and with the coastguards tonight, stay safe. Thinking of you all. Xxx

From @RNLIBlackpool
Another shot from our first floor crew room window. Please stay safe.

From @ERB_edbenson
Walmer lifeboat practising rough weather handling while on exercise #storms.

From @LaurenKate_B
In 20 years I’ve never seen my dad in a lifejacket – today he wore his new one ... Thanks to the @thefishmish & @RNLI.

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Will Matthews
Stormy Stan at Cowes RNLI’s SOS Day today, courtesy of
Nick Edwards!

Doug Mulliner
That total figure of 425 lives saved just takes my breath away. Think of all the people that figure affects. The families and friends of people saved. The horrific grief that the RNLI has prevented. With courage, nothing is impossible.

Chris Dayi-davis
Today our amazing 6yr old boy has raised £283.36 by holding a cake sale for the RNLI SOS Day. We live nowhere near the sea, but in Charlie’s words about the RNLI: 'You never know when you will need them.' So proud of what Charlie has achieved today. He’s looking forward to the next Storm Force magazine. Well done Charlie.