Jacob's fundraiser for West Mercia Search & Rescue

Jacob Cross is raising money for West Mercia Search & Rescue
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Ironbridge Half Marathon · 23 March 2025 ·

We save the lives of vulnerable people and help bereaved families start the process of closure by finding their missing loved ones. A completely volunteer organisation operating across West Mercia with trained team members, vehicles, and boats we responded from bases in Kidderminster and Bridgnorth to 50 searches last year, with 5,000 operational, 5,000 training and 4,000 fundraising hours. 100% of all donations go towards running the rescue team. With a nationally qualified team of 64 land searchers with quad bikes and drones, we also operate on rivers and lakes and have a DEFRA rated Flood Response Team and specialist Sonar Team with a national reputation. Our Incident Command Unit is the planning hub for complex searches and on-line planning systems share information with team and police in real time. We provide education to the community in water safety awareness, with our “Home and Dry” campaign. https://westmerciasar.org.uk/homeanddry/ With the voluntary sector equivalent of an MBE: The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service we have also been recognised with a High Sheriff’s Award and are holders of the inaugural Shropshire Community Foundation Award as “Outstanding Community Organisation”. Our involvement of military personnel in the team has recently been awarded an Armed Forces Gold Covenant. 31 members earned with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for “Service to UK Search and Rescue”, and a similar number, will receive the King’s Coronation Medal.

Story

I will be taking part in the Ironbridge Half Marathon on 23rd March 2025 to raise money for West Mercia Search and Rescue, an incredible organization that provides vital support in emergency situations. My stepdad volunteers as a search technician for this team, and witnessing his dedication and the impact they make has inspired me to take action and contribute.

By supporting this cause, you’re helping ensure that West Mercia Search and Rescue has the resources they need to continue their life-saving work. Your donations will go directly to training, equipment, and operational costs, allowing them to effectively assist those in need during emergencies.

I appreciate any support you can offer, whether it’s a contribution or simply spreading the word. Thank you for helping me make a difference in our community!

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£235.00
+ £53.75 Gift Aid
Online
£235.00
Offline
£0.00

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