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.

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Many thanks for your support.

	Well done Andy and Ian. Great idea for a memorial. Donation by Nick Howells 17/05/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	In memory of a wonderful nephew & best of luck to his great brothers, hope your sober enough for the evening. Donation by Clive & Sheila 17/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Christine Jefferson 17/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Uncle Andy and Uncle Ian. Can't wait to see you all that weekend x Donation by Josh and Harry 17/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Charles Holland 16/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In memory of a fab mate. Donation by Cardiff Gas 16/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done, Andrew. You've triggered some very fond memories today. Donation by Tim & Lars 16/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great day, hope to join you. Great man, great cause! Donation by John Bamsey 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rob & Fiona 15/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you all. Such a deserving cause for a lovely guy. Donation by Sue Kinsey 15/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, i would have liked to join you, but i'll be getting fat on holiday! Donation by Richard Hibbard 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	How many pit stops will there be for lubrication this year??? Donation by Adrian Cunningham 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephen Wharmby 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Take it easy OLDE MAN Donation by RON BAGSHAW 15/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	With fond memories of Nigel. Donation by Peter Davies 15/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Daddy, I hope you beat Uncle Andrew again ! Donation by Jemima & Imogen Spender 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Caire and Andrew Doyle 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't fall off - like your father! Donation by William Hopkins 15/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	LANA'S DADS NUTS DADDY Donation by CHARLOTTE DRAKE 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Tour de France Pace expected Donation by Arthur 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Chris Rowlands 15/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Does anyone want to borrow my Raleigh Team Equipe (racing colours) just needs a bit of an oil Donation by Nick White 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it boys. Remember to stop for a few apples along the way! Donation by Al 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Daddy Donation by Lana & Jamie Spender 15/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mike Scholey 15/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 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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