Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As one of the Volunteer Search & Rescue Navigators and Volunteer lifeboat press officer on Newhaven lifeboat I really appreciate first-hand what a difference the RNLI make, often averting tragedy in the most difficult conditions.

This challenge is about helping the RNLI raise funds to enable their volunteers to operate 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It’s also for most of us a personal tribute to Gavin Butcher, a volunteer crew member and close friend on the Newhaven lifeboat who lost his battle with cancer in late February 2013.

I am the oldest member of the team, so have much work to do to keep up with the fit young guys. Bring it on I say!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now, thank you for your support, it really makes a difference.