09-05-2025
Why a 'unique' four-year-old boy is taking on a huge challenge for a lifeboat charity
A 'UNIQUE' four-year-old boy is taking on a huge challenge to raise money for a charity that is very special to him.
This month, Avery Bristol will be completing 31 miles to fundraise for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Avery, who lives in Woolston, became interested in the RNLI when he was just three years old after he read about the lifeboat charity while in the library.
He then started to watch BBC Two's Saving Lives at Sea, which he 'absolutely loves'.
And since, whenever he has visited the seaside, he insists on going to see the RNLI stations where possible.
The St Peter's Catholic Primary School pupil can often be spotted in his fancy dress RNLI 'crew uniform', playing and completing his own rescues.
His mum Cat said: 'He knows lots of facts about the lifeboats and loves anything he can learn about them.
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'He is desperate to join the crew when he's 17 and volunteer for them."
Last year, the RNLI was celebrating 200 years, so Avery took on a 200m run to fundraise for them.
But this year, he has took on an even bigger challenge for the RNLI, with the aim of raising as much money as possible.
To do this, Avery will be completing a mile a day in May, whether that be by walking, skipping, running, cycling, scootering or dancing.
Avery, who is described as a uniquely fabulous little boy, initially wanted to raise £125 so he would earn a medal, however he has since upped his target to a whopping £1,000.
So far, he has raised £660, despite being less than half way through the challenge.
'We're incredibly proud of him for wanting to fundraise at such a young age for such a good cause,' Cat added.
To donate to Avery's fundraiser, visit here.
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