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I’m taking on the Mayday Mile challenge to support RNLI volunteers

Hi,

I am hoping to walk one mile every day in May to raise money for RNLI and I hope you will sponsor me.

Just before Christmas, I fell and broke my leg quite badly.    I spent Christmas at Torbay Hospital and received very good care. It was a triumph after five days to walk a few yards to have a shower and not be pushed. Since leaving hospital Rachel and Peter kindly welcomed me to their lovely home.

Slowly I walked a few more steps. After three months I could walk a short distance without a knee brace, using a rollator Gradually, I managed half a mile. Now 4 months after the accident I have just walked a mile with one stick!

So, to say thank you, I am supporting the RNLI in their heroic life-saving work and hope you will sponsor me. A penny a mile or a pound a mile, or whatever - it all adds up. Either on line at  https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/marcusbraybrooke/mayday-mile or send cash or cheques payable to RNLI to me at Springend Cottage, Stokeinteignhead, Devon TQ12 4QL.

Thank you very much

For those who do not know me, I am a retired vicar, author and interfaith and peace activist  - see www.marcusbraybrooke.com


This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge to help RNLI crews save lives at sea.

During summertime, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports. And as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble in the water.

By answering this Mayday call and giving a gift today, you can make a real, lifesaving difference. Your kindness will help give volunteers everything they need to launch to the rescue, and make sure they’re ready to face their busiest season.

Will you sponsor my RNLI Mayday Mile challenge and support the courageous crews?

Please help raise funds for the RNLI

Raised

£3,312 + £539.01 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,000

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My Achievements

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Self donated

Reached 25% of fundraising target

Reached 50% of fundraising target

Reached 75% of fundraising target

Reached 100% of fundraising target

Added a Blog Post

Shared fundraising page

Reached 25% of distance target

Reached 50% of distance target

Reached 75% of distance target

Reached 100% of distance target

My Updates

Thank you and Best Wishes

Thursday 4th Jul
Thank you again, all of you have supported me. 

A particular thank you to my daughter Rachel and son-in-law Peter and all my family.

I am glad to have learned more about dedicated and dangerous work of RNLI volunteers.

I am still walking a mile a day

Thank you and Farewell

Thursday 4th Jul
Goodbye from William, Milly and myself

Thank you

Saturday 1st Jun
Many thanks to all of you for your encouragement and generosity
from RNLI and myself

Back in Teignmouth

Tuesday 28th May
At the weekend two relations for New Zealand, who were staying joined me for a walk along the lanes and today  (28.5), I was back in Teignmouth and walked a long way along the beach.

I also went to the RNLI shop and bought another Milly to replace the one I lost.

Thank you again to all of you who have supported me

Best wishes

Marcus 

With Jeremy

Sunday 26th May

Back in Devonshire

Sunday 26th May
I have been back walking the lanes in South Devonshire. I noticed today in Teignmouth that several RNLI volunteers were helping young people.

I am grateful to those members of Teignmouth Methodist Church and Stokeinteignhead Parish Church who have sponsored me  to many other friends.

Yesterday my son came to join me on my walk.

Best wishes  Marcus 

A suprise

Tuesday 21st May
It was great today to get support from USA.

By taking part in May Mile, I have learned a lot more about the courage and dedication of RNLi crews - all of whom are volunteers.  

In the Bible, St Paul describes a terrible storm  on his journey to Rome. The ship was shipwrecked on the coast of Malta.  Some years ago I visited the site.

Acts of the Apostles  chapter 27th 

Thank you again. 

Cornwall

Sunday 19th May
I have just had a week walking in Cornwall  - along the coast near the Lizard and visited several RNLI centres  - a large, active one in Looe  and another  in Coverack, close to where there had been a disaster some years ago.

I was more than ever impressed by the dedication and bravery of the RNLI volunteers.

Thank you too that I have reached my target of £2,000 but I am happy to add to it 

A Privilege

Wednesday 8th May
A friend,whose late husband was an RNLI supporter, lent me her
 husbands  RNLi jacket to wear. I felt very privileged to do so.

The walking and fund raising continues.  I shall be away for much of next week.  I will go on walking: but not posting messages.

I have nearly reached my target; but the more we can raise for RNLI the better.  Do, please, tell your friends.

Again  - many thanks

Marcus 
Tuesday 7th May
  7th May 

A quieter walk today along local lanes.
So many beautiful spring flowers

WALK ALONG TEIGNMOUTH TO SPRAY POINT

Monday 6th May
It was a beautiful hot sunny afternoon, so I walked with Rachel and Peter and Barnaby along the beach to Spray Point  although the soft sand was a bit hard on the knee

Thanks again.  I hope you have had a good day.   

 All good wishes 

Marcus 

I am very 

Thanks again to all my sponsors

Sunday 5th May
Many thanks to all my supporters. I am thrilled by your generosity and I even hope we will beat my target.  RNLI deserves all the help we can give it.

Today at church, the focus on Christian Aid, which I have supported for over 50 years and I have seen on the ground some of their vital work

This afternoon, another walk through the Devonshire lanes in bright sunshine.

I hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday 
 

A Devon Track

Saturday 4th May
Quite a different walk today - along what is a called here in Devon a "Green Way''. It was quite rough going, but beautiful scenery and sunshine.

I am very grateful for all the support I have received.  Thanks to the mention in  The Church Times, I have heard from someone I last saw fifty years ago.

Thinking ahead to the anniversary of D Day, I realise how dependent we were on the ships bringing in food from America  and the navy.   Members of the RNLi show the same courage and I know grateful they are for your generosity 

Walking with Stormy Sam

Friday 3rd May
Today, I joined Stormy Sam  and other members of Teignmouth RNLI, including Anna, who had just run in the London Marathon, to walk the whole length and back of Teignmouth sea front - a good mile. Lots of people gave money to the collection box - and the children loved RNLi Millie.  My daughter Rachel and her husband Peter, who have been so supportive   and a grandaughter's dog called Barnaby came too 

Friday 3rd May

Thursday 2nd May
I am hoping to do my daily walk tomorrow along the sea front in Teignmouth

Thank you to all who have sponsored me and are cheering me on .
Yesterday and today have been along local Devonshire lanes  -lots of beautiful wild flowers toencourahe me


May 1st

Wednesday 1st May
So the walking now really starts  - although I have been training for a couple of weeks - and the knee seems to be coping.

Thank you for your support and encouragement  

Thank you to my Sponsors

£211

Anonymous

£155

Christopher And Phillida Purvis

£111

Anonymous

£106

Dorothy Clark

Wishing you the very best of luck.

£106

Max Hebditch

£106

Rabbi Tony Bayfield

Principled and indomitable, caring and generous, always concerned about others. This is Marcus - always has been, always will be. that's why Jacqui and I love him and support him.

£106

Anonymous

£105

Marcia And Emma

You are an inspiration Marcus. Well done. Much love, Marica and Emma

£105

Christopher Morgan

Well done!

£100

Joanna Bailey

Happy memories of Swainswick days and further afield.

£100

Hayley Dartnell

Good luck Marcus!

£100

Anonymous

I am sure you will exceed your target. All good wishes and congratulations!

£100

David Storey

Appoligies for delay. Well done

£75

Anonymous

£62

Anonymous

£62

Jeremy Braybrooke

A real inspiration. After all you have been through a mile a day is a huge challenge but worth it for such a good cause. Good luck!

£53

Nicholas And Vidas

We are very proud of you choosing to support the RNLI and we hope it will help in your recovery greatly too.

£53

Frances House

Congratulations Marcus, a fantastic effort for an amazing organisation. With best wishes, Frances and Bryony

£53

Bernie And Tony

What an amazing thing to do. We wish you every success for your quest. We will be thinking of you and hope the weather will be kind. 😍

£53

Helen Hobin

What a wonderful way to help the RNLI! You’ve been so patient and determined with keeping active despite breaking your leg Grandpa, and your hard work is very inspiring! I’m sure Grandma will be cheering you on. Lots of love from Antarctica Xx

£51

Lucy Slade

Well done Marcus!

£50

Anonymous

Yet more inspiration from you. Thanks so much for your example

£50

Bruce Wilmot

Best of Luck Marcus, all good wishes Bruce & Jane Wilmot (Alasdairs Parents)

£41

Susan Prescott

Well done.

£38.16

Jackie Tabick

Twice 18 for life! You have given such meaning to all our lives.

£35

Anonymous

£35

Marcus Braybrooke

£32.86

Peter And Suzanne

Good luck Marcus - we’ll be cheering you from just up the road.

£32.86

Mick Bettesworth

£32.86

Veronica Sandilands

£32.86

Vinod And Sudha Kapashi

£32.86

Rachel Hobin

Dad, you are an inspiration. You badly fractured your leg just before Christmas, and now you are aiming to walk a mile a day in May for the RNLI!! Well done and good luck!

£32.24

John Good

£32

Janet Budd

Dear Marcus, We are full of admiration for the effort you are making to raise funds for RNLI, a charity which we are happy to support. Philip & I wish you every blessing on your endeavours. Our love, Janet & Philip Budd

£31.80

Liz Gruenstern

What an achievement! Enjoy you daily mile in May.

£31

Hilda Hobin

All the best, Good Luck!

£31

Wendy & Antonia

We’ll be cheering you with every mile!

£31

Sarah And Chris Parsons

Grandpa you are amazing and such an inspiration! Good luck!

£31

Rodger And Clare Chalk

Proud to have walked one of your many miles with you this week along the lanes in Cornwall. You an absolute inspiration and such a worthy cause. Clare and Rodger Chalk, New Zealand

£31

Kathryn & Chris Wolff

Wow, Grandpa! I can't believe your first response to being discharged from breaking your leg is to volunteer to walk a mile a day for a month! ...or, actually, I can believe it all too well. Honestly. You're such an inspiration, as always. We love you so much, and wish you the best of luck, Kathryn and Chris xx

£30

Anna And Alasdair

Grandpa you are amazing! We wish you all the best of luck and what a fantastic cause. Lots of love, Anna and Alasdair xxx

£30

Carole Newman

Wishing you good luck such a great Charity to support .

£30

Anonymous

£30

Marcus Braybrooke

£26

Ann & Gerry Wells

Well done Marcus

£21.60

Anthony Carswell

Well done Marcus in raising awareness and fund raising for such an admired and essential charity

£21.20

Gill Kibble

Good luck I hope your rehabilitation goes well

£21.20

Pat Walker

Good Luck Marcus, we’ll be thinking of you 🥰

£21.20

Vera Baker

£21.20

Philip Shrimpton

Well done.

£21.20

Anonymous

You are an example to us all.

£21.20

Sheila Puri

£21.20

Natasha Eliot

Brilliant challenge!

£21.20

Miriam And Nick Slade

Best of luck, Marcus. What an inspiring man you are! We will be thinking of you.

£21.20

Mark Davies

£21.20

Brooke Young

Congratulations on your recovery Marcus! Your determination and fighting spirit is inspiring. God bless!

£21

Alison Austin

Good luck Marcus and hope it is helping your recovery - RNLI are a wonderful organisation and need as much support as possible.

£21

Catherine Newnham

Good luck with your challenge for an excellent cause.

£21

Hesham Abdalla

What an incredible effort for a worthy cause! Best of luck

£21

Elizabeth And Peter

Well done Marcus, you are a star!

£20

Lizzie

So proud of you Grandpa! Loving all the photos and updates. Keep up the good work raising money for such an important charity. Lots of love, Lizzie xx

£20

Mike & Becky Parsons

What a remarkable achievement Marcus, and a very worthy cause to walk for. You are inspirational in so many ways through this act of fundraising, and an example to us all of how to live life well.

£20

Mike Powell

Hope you are still feeling better. My very best wishes. May see you at John Crowe's Service.

£20

Rodney Horder

£10.60

Anonymous

£10.60

Philip White

Good luck

£10.60

Jo Mcmahon

£10.60

Nuala And Darren James

Sarah’s told me your story and it is truly inspirational! Good luck with your challenge! Sarah and I will attempt to cheer you on by joining you in some miles from Clifton Hampden with the dogs in tow! 🙂

£10.60

Rosemary Charles

Remembering Marcus from Frindsbury days! Good wishes for the walks.

£10.60

Alan Race

£10.60

Lucy Cadbury

Good luck Marcus, amazing feat and a really worthy cause.

£10

Sarah Hiscox

Good luck!

£10

Ken & Rosy Holland

Well done for taking on this challenge Marcus. You have done remarkably well after breaking your leg. We wish you every success in raising money for such a wonderful cause.

£10

Helena Cermakova

What a great thing to do Marcus, take care, all blessings Helena

£7.95

Toby Lawrence

£5.30

Anonymous

£5.30

Anonymous

£5

Heidi

£3

Leo

Good Luck - Great cause!