Are you ready to give it some welly this Mayday? Our crews’ iconic boots are the inspiration behind our fundraising campaign, which this year runs from 26 April to 2 May. When they rush to the lifeboat station and pull those wellies on, many volunteers miss out on time with loved ones. Redcar RNLI volunteer Dave Cocks recalls how he was teaching his son Robert to ride a bike near his home when his pager went off. Dave asked his wife to look after Robert while he dashed to the station. When Dave returned from the shout, Robert was riding his bike without stabilisers, shouting ‘Daddy, Daddy, look what I can do.’ RNLI lifesavers miss moments like that every day. So we’re asking people to show their support for our crews this Mayday, and help give them everything they need to save
lives at sea. To register your interest, volunteer to help or find a Mayday event taking place near you, visit: RNLI.org/Mayday.