This year, I am running the Great North Run for the Tynemouth Voluteer Life Brigade (TVLB) who provide a coastal Search and Rescue service 24-7 all year round across North Tyneside.

TVLB attends callouts on behalf of HM Coastguard covering search, rope, and water rescue as well as proving first aid to casualties on scene whilst they are waiting for any onward care.

It costs around £3000 to fully train and equip each new member and as a small independent charity run entirely by volunteers, they rely heavily on the generocity of supporters and fundraisers to enable them to continue to provide this year round service.

By June this year, the brigade had attended over 100 callouts and is on track for it to be their busiest year on record. Please consider supporting me and the brigade. They put themselves on the line to save others and provide a vital service in the area I live.