Andrew Spender is fundraising for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Sponsored Cycle Ride in Memory of Nigel

In memory of:
Nigel Spender

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RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Charity Registration No. 209603

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. RNLI lifeguards provide a seasonal lifeguard service on selected beaches. An average of 21 people are rescued every day from the water, in situations which are often difficult and sometimes dangerous. The RNLI is independent from Government, relying on donations for its income, so can only continue thanks to people like you. The RNLI is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SCO37736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland.

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Andrew Spender

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14/11/2008

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Raised: 133%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,988.00

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On 31st May 2008 two of Nigel's brothers and nineteen of Nigel’s friends from Taibach RFC undertook a sponsored cycle ride from the Burry Port RNLI lifeboat Station, via the Mumbles RNLI Lifeboat station, to the Port Talbot RNLI Lifeboat Station. A distance of approximately 32 miles.

Our aim being to raise sufficient funds to enable the Inshore Lifeboat at the Port Talbot RNLI Lifeboat Station, which is due to be replaced in December 2008, to be bought in Nigel’s memory. The cost of the new Lifeboat is over £20,000 and we are well on our way to reaching that figure due to the donations made and fund raising events that have been organised in Nigel’s memory. Any additional sponsorship received over and above the cost of the boat will be used to buy new equipment for the Port Talbot Station.

You probably remember that Nigel played rugby for Taibach RFC,
Aberavon RFC, Bridgend RFC and Dunvant RFC until his retirement in November 1997.

What you may not know is that, on 27th September 1985, Nigel became an Inshore Lifeboat crew member at the Port Talbot RNLI Lifeboat Station. His service ended, with his death at 33 years of age, on the 18th February 1999, he being then the second longest serving crew member at Port Talbot.

He took part in 32 rescues, in some appalling conditions at sea, returning safely with those whose lives had been at risk. Of the 32 rescues, Nigel was Coxswain 5 times, in total 14 lives were saved.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

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Many thanks for your support.

	Donation by Angharad 02/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What date is it next year??? Donation by Thomas Jenkins 14/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Here's to you Big Guy Donation by Ian 27/06/08	£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alison Rees 18/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Bon voyage, just read your article on back of old WoS Donation by Lyn Jones 11/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ian, I'll make it £50 if you drive my Saga Jazz around for the day! Donation by Karen Keey 02/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	in memory of a gentle giant Donation by Cookie 02/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I don't expect this boat will be used for chasing seagulls - well done boys Donation by Sara, Ali, Will and George 02/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	The foolish haymaker will be proud of you both! Donation by Rog and Hev 02/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck, have fun!! Donation by jo 30/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by martin probert 30/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Tracy Mawson 29/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jac Coutts 29/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	hope the weather is ok for you Donation by Hayley Thomas 29/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by John Nash 28/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew (and to all of you) Donation by Danny Powell 27/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Birmingham! Donation by Mike and Gill Hickman 26/05/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by steffi boulding 26/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Don't get to drunk. Best wishes Donation by Kitty Man 23/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Martin Harrison 23/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Maria H 23/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Adam Railey 22/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	it's going to hurt......good luck! Donation by Michelle Carrano 22/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Your getting a bit old for this now chaps!! Have a good day, great cause, great bloke Donation by Chris & Marie 22/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mr W 20/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by gareth davies 20/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bradley Braithwaite 19/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best wishes for reaching your target Donation by Ruth, Bryn and Katy Jenkins 19/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Andrew Donation by Suzanne Jeynes 19/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Debbie Murray 19/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,540.00
Offline donations:	£2,448.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£434.36

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