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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hero Edinburgh RNLI crewman raises thousands after completing London Marathon
A hero RNLI Queensferry crew member took on a massive physical undertaking for charity and raised thousands for a good cause. Chris Brydie has volunteered with the RNLI in Edinburgh for the past four years and loves helping save lives on the water. The devoted crew member completed the London Marathon to benefit the charity and to help them continue their rescue work. READ MORE: East Lothian planners criticise Historic Environment Scotland over 'unhelpful' response READ MORE: Parents 'optimistic' Edinburgh schools mobile phone ban will help students focus Chris ran through scorching conditions for 26.2 miles with an impressive finishing time of three hours and 52 minutes. ADVERTISEMENT He even made it to Monday night RNLI training the following day, according to the RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat's social media. In total, Chris raised £4,800, according to the Lifeboat. Chris shared his marathon story for the RNLI Queensferry on Enthuse, where he is still accepting donations. It reads: "I've been a crew member on the RNLI Lifeboat at Queensferry since 2021 and I see first-hand the great work that the RNLI do - Saving Lives at Sea. "I'm proud of this work and have therefore chosen to raise money for the RNLI by running the London Marathon this year. It's not going to be easy - I'm closer to 50 years old than 40, my body doesn't fix itself like it used to and 26 miles is still a very long way! "I appreciate that there are many good charities to donate to, but I would be incredibly grateful for any sort of donation towards my goal. ADVERTISEMENT "It's worth highlighting that the RNLI is a charity funded almost entirely by donations, grants and wills - we receive no financial support from the government. Put simply, we can't save lives without your support." If you want to donate to Chris's cause, you can do so here.
Edinburgh Live
07-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Hero Edinburgh RNLI crewman raises thousands after completing London Marathon
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A hero RNLI Queensferry crew member took on a massive physical undertaking for charity and raised thousands for a good cause. Chris Brydie has volunteered with the RNLI in Edinburgh for the past four years and loves helping save lives on the water. The devoted crew member completed the London Marathon to benefit the charity and to help them continue their rescue work. Chris ran through scorching conditions for 26.2 miles with an impressive finishing time of three hours and 52 minutes. He even made it to Monday night RNLI training the following day, according to the RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat's social media. In total, Chris raised £4,800, according to the Lifeboat. Chris shared his marathon story for the RNLI Queensferry on Enthuse, where he is still accepting donations. It reads: "I've been a crew member on the RNLI Lifeboat at Queensferry since 2021 and I see first-hand the great work that the RNLI do - Saving Lives at Sea. "I'm proud of this work and have therefore chosen to raise money for the RNLI by running the London Marathon this year. It's not going to be easy - I'm closer to 50 years old than 40, my body doesn't fix itself like it used to and 26 miles is still a very long way! "I appreciate that there are many good charities to donate to, but I would be incredibly grateful for any sort of donation towards my goal. "It's worth highlighting that the RNLI is a charity funded almost entirely by donations, grants and wills - we receive no financial support from the government. Put simply, we can't save lives without your support." If you want to donate to Chris's cause, you can do so here. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- General
- The Independent
Twice as many lives saved by Scotland's lifeboats last year than 2023
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saved twice as many lives in Scotland last year than in 2023, statistics showed. RNLI lifeboats saved 36 lives in 2024 after launching 1,182 times from 46 stations around the coast of Scotland, according to data – compared to 15 lives saved in the previous year. Last year was the fourth-busiest year in the charity's 201-year history, with lifeboats launched more than 9,100 times across the UK and Ireland. In 2023, volunteer lifeboat crews at 46 lifeboat stations around the Scottish coast launched 1,251 times in 2023 – an increase of over 12% compared to the previous year, saving 15 lives, and the total running costs across the UK and Ireland were more than £190 million with costs increasing. The RNLI defines a life saved as an incident where, had it not been for the intervention of the RNLI, emergency services or a third party, a life would have been lost. One person rescued by the charity, Chris, who was pulled to safety by Macduff RNLI after he was caught up in a rip current in the Moray Firth, said he was given hope after seeing a rescue helicopter before being pulled to safety. Chris said: 'I'd gone under at least twice and knew I was close to death, then I saw the helicopter, then the Macduff team searching for me. I knew if I could hang on I'd probably be OK. 'A couple of minutes later I was pulled on the boat and the guys set about keeping me alive.' Chris Brydie, a volunteer at Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station, said: 'It's clear from these new figures that demand for our services remains high, with our lifesavers dropping everything to run to the lifeboat station when the call comes. 'We're now heading towards our busiest time of year, so we're putting out our call for help to raise the funds which will help keep our lifesaving service going today, and allow us to be there when we're needed most.' He will run the London Marathon later this month to raise funds but also urged people to take part in the Mayday Mile – a challenge to run a mile a day in May – to prepare for the charity's busiest season. Mr Brydie added: 'Usually it's our crew heading out to respond to Mayday calls, but now we're the ones asking for help. 'Thousands of people get into danger on and around the water each year and need our help, but everything we do is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.'
The Independent
02-04-2025
- General
- The Independent
Lifeboats saved more than twice as many lives in Scotland in 2024 than 2023
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saved twice as many lives in Scotland last year than in 2023, new statistics showed. RNLI lifeboats saved 36 lives in 2024 after launching 1,182 times from 46 stations around the coast of Scotland, according to data – compared to 15 lives saved in the previous year. Last year was the fourth-busiest year in the charity's 201-year history, with lifeboats launched more than 9,100 times across the UK and Ireland. In 2023, volunteer lifeboat crews at 46 lifeboat stations around the Scottish coast launched 1,251 times in 2023 – an increase of over 12% compared to the previous year, saving 15 lives, and the total running costs across the UK and Ireland were more than £190 million with costs increasing. The RNLI defines a life saved as an incident where, had it not been for the intervention of the RNLI, emergency services or a third party, a life would have been lost. One person rescued by the charity, Chris, who was pulled to safety by Macduff RNLI after he was caught up in a rip current in the Moray Firth, said he was given hope after seeing a rescue helicopter before being pulled to safety. Chris said: 'I'd gone under at least twice and knew I was close to death, then I saw the helicopter, then the Macduff team searching for me. I knew if I could hang on I'd probably be OK. 'A couple of minutes later I was pulled on the boat and the guys set about keeping me alive.' Chris Brydie, a volunteer at Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station, said: 'It's clear from these new figures that demand for our services remains high, with our lifesavers dropping everything to run to the lifeboat station when the call comes. 'We're now heading towards our busiest time of year, so we're putting out our call for help to raise the funds which will help keep our lifesaving service going today, and allow us to be there when we're needed most.' He will run the London Marathon later this month to raise funds but also urged people to take part in the Mayday Mile – a challenge to run a mile a day in May – to prepare for the charity's busiest season. Mr Brydie added: 'Usually it's our crew heading out to respond to Mayday calls, but now we're the ones asking for help. 'Thousands of people get into danger on and around the water each year and need our help, but everything we do is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.'
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lifeboats saved more than twice as many lives in Scotland in 2024 than 2023
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saved twice as many lives in Scotland last year than in 2023, new statistics showed. RNLI lifeboats saved 36 lives in 2024 after launching 1,182 times from 46 stations around the coast of Scotland, according to data – compared to 15 lives saved in the previous year. Last year was the fourth-busiest year in the charity's 201-year history, with lifeboats launched more than 9,100 times across the UK and Ireland. In 2023, volunteer lifeboat crews at 46 lifeboat stations around the Scottish coast launched 1,251 times in 2023 – an increase of over 12% compared to the previous year, saving 15 lives, and the total running costs across the UK and Ireland were more than £190 million with costs increasing. The RNLI defines a life saved as an incident where, had it not been for the intervention of the RNLI, emergency services or a third party, a life would have been lost. One person rescued by the charity, Chris, who was pulled to safety by Macduff RNLI after he was caught up in a rip current in the Moray Firth, said he was given hope after seeing a rescue helicopter before being pulled to safety. Chris said: 'I'd gone under at least twice and knew I was close to death, then I saw the helicopter, then the Macduff team searching for me. I knew if I could hang on I'd probably be OK. 'A couple of minutes later I was pulled on the boat and the guys set about keeping me alive.' Chris Brydie, a volunteer at Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station, said: 'It's clear from these new figures that demand for our services remains high, with our lifesavers dropping everything to run to the lifeboat station when the call comes. 'We're now heading towards our busiest time of year, so we're putting out our call for help to raise the funds which will help keep our lifesaving service going today, and allow us to be there when we're needed most.' He will run the London Marathon later this month to raise funds but also urged people to take part in the Mayday Mile – a challenge to run a mile a day in May – to prepare for the charity's busiest season. Mr Brydie added: 'Usually it's our crew heading out to respond to Mayday calls, but now we're the ones asking for help. 'Thousands of people get into danger on and around the water each year and need our help, but everything we do is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.' To sign up for the Mayday Mile, or to make a donation in support of the RNLI's lifesavers, visit Click below to see the latest Scotland headlines
