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RNLI FAMILY: THE LIFE OF THE CHARITY

Station to station
Lifeboat superfan Harry Mascall is celebrating an important milestone on his mission to visit every one of the RNLI’s 237 stations. The 8-year-old Storm Force member from Cheshire enjoyed When Connie Richards, President of Redruth Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild, celebrated her 90th birthday, she requested donations to the RNLI instead of gifts. Together, they totalled £654 with Gift Aid. Pictured here is Connie’s birthday cake, made by her daughter Anne, and eagle-eyed readers will notice that the hat resting on the bow of the lifeboat has a toilet on it. Redruth’s Publicity Secretary Margaret Percival explains: Birthday fundraiser is flush with donations a special reception at Humber Lifeboat Station in February, as he notched up his 100th port of call. Along the way, Harry has been raising funds for the RNLI with a target of £2,500. At the time of print, with 137 more stations to go, the youngster had already clocked up an impressive £2,704.88. He says: ‘I've met some amazing, brave volunteers and crew members. When I am old enough I want to be a volunteer crew member.’ You can follow Harry’s adventures on Twitter @HarryMascall1 or boost his fundraising at
justgiving.com/harrymascall.