By RNLI’s Mayday Appeal
The RNLI have put out a plea for help regarding donations for their Mayday Appeal.
RNLI Cleethorpes shared the appeal on their social media page, the appeal features one of their own volunteers.
On their page, they wrote: “We’re super proud of our volunteer Phil today as the RNLI’s Mayday appeal launches and he’s been chosen as the face of the campaign this year!”
The appeal on the page asks for donations to help the volunteers with equipment and training requirements.
“A Mayday call is an urgent plea for help when life is in danger at sea. And RNLI lifeboat volunteers always answer the call.
“Will you answer THEIR call for help with a donation today? The RNLI is a charity, and our lifesavers depend on kindness to help save lives. When you give to the Mayday Appeal, you’re helping fund the intensive training and hard-wearing kit we need in an emergency.”
In the appeal, volunteer crew member Phil Playford, at Cleethorpes RNLI talked of an experience:
‘Two teenage girls had unknowingly chosen the wrong spot for sunbathing. And as the tide came in they found themselves stuck on an island of sand.
“Thanks to the kit and training funded by kind people like you, we got there just in time to get them into the lifeboat and back to the station. They were shocked to see that their spot of sand had disappeared underwater in minutes.’ he said.
“There are so many ways your donation can help. To save every one who gets into danger, we’ll need the oil that keeps our lifeboat engines running. We’ll need replacements for kit worn out by harsh seas.
“We’ll need training in everything from navigation to first aid. Your kindness can help fund these lifesaving essentials.
Last month the RNLI carried out their vital work as a couple were rescued from a creek near Cleethorpes Leisure Centre on Easter Monday after attempting to save their dog.
Richard Burton from Sheffield has spoken to the BBC of his experience saying he is ‘eternally grateful’ to the RNLI.
