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In loving memory of Bill Bunyan

By Sarah Anderson

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I’m fundraising for the RNLI to help power brave lifesavers to the rescue

Please help us honour our devoted husband and Dad, Bill Bunyan. 

The sea was a huge part of Bill's life, it brought him friendship, adventure and treasured memories which he loved to share. Bill's stories from his days as a senior engineer officer with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), were always a highlight, even if you had heard them before. He had a lifelong respect for the water and for the people who watch over those who venture out onto it. Maybe this stemmed from having to escape a sinking car in Valleta Harbour or simply his complete inability to float - even with the assistance of life jackets and giant rubber rings. He was always, ironically, more comfortable on the sea than in it.

Our family holidays were regularly centered by the sea, spending precious family time together fishing, walking, surfing, shrimping, playing and BBQing on the beach - they were never quite complete without a trip to the local Lifeboat station.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) exists to make sure that anyone who gets into trouble at sea has someone coming to help. Their crews head out in all weathers, day or night, to keep sailors, fishermen, families and beachgoers safe — a reassurance he deeply valued.

In his memory, we’re inviting friends and family to support the RNLI so that future generations of seafarers can continue to enjoy the sea safely. 

Your donation, of any size, will help fund lifesaving equipment, training and rescue missions.

Thank you for helping carry forward something that mattered to Bill — protecting those who answer the call of the sea.

Please help raise funds for the RNLI

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£500

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Sunday 14th June 09:30 - 13:00

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Running the St Albans Half Mara

Wednesday 8th Apr
On 14th June, James and I will be running the St Albans Half Marathon in loving memory of our amazing Dad, fundraising for the RNLI.

Dad served as a Royal Fleet Auxiliary Officer and was a keen sea fisherman, he took us swimming and surfing in the sea on holidays and highly valued and respected the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, giving him peace of mind that they were there if we were ever to get in trouble at sea.

In his memory, please help us support the RNLI so that future generations of seafarers can continue to enjoy the sea safely. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Emma Bunyan

Always proud of you both 🫶 We know you'll smash it tomorrow, for you, for Dad and for the RNLI 🧡. #teambunyan Love Emma, Neil, Isla, Marcus & Abi. Xx

£50

Mum

James and Sarah, your loving, devoted and amazing Dad will be with you as you run the half marathon together, he is so very proud of you both, xxxx

£42.79

Sarah Anderson

£33.15

Matt

In loving memory of Bill

£28.20

Uncle Paul

Sarah & James you can both finish this marathon together in St Albans in remembrance of your dad who would be proud of you both xxxxx

£27.05

Tony Marriott

£22.80

Nigel W

£22.80

Vanessa Gay

£22.80

John Ives

Well done from Grumps and Gill - well done you three - John Michael

£22.80

Ian Thrower

£22.80

Martin Beer

£22.80

Karen Mellor

Good luck Sezza. Such a great cause and one of my favourite charities as I love the water 🏊🏻‍♀️ xxx

£21.84

Dee & Steve

Good luck Lots of love from the Jones’s

£21.84

Emma And Sam

Your dad is looking down and beaming with pride. You are doing him so proud ❤️ Lots of love, the Hollis’

£20

Katy Latimer

Sending love and Best wishes for a lovely run with no blisters and a cool beer waiting at the end. Kate Xx

£20

Gary Velvick

Good job James

£20

Joshua Shea

God bless your Dad and good luck on the run!

£20

Simon Jackman

I am very pleased to contribute, having raised funds for the RNLI for many years.Totally self funded with no government backing they do such an amazing job. Good luck!!

£17.10

Julian Divney

£16.56

Grace Anderson

£11.55

Paul Turner

£11.55

Stephen Meredith

£11.55

Val Meaney

Good luck xx

£11.33

Anonymous

Go smash it :)

£11.33

Guy Wyon

A great cause! Go Sarah!

£11.33

Samuel Bowles

Good luck :)

£11.33

Jodie Soden

Just think of the delicious beers at the finish line! You've got this 🫶🏼

£11.33

Rochelle Driscoll

£11.33

Gaby

Good luck! X

£11.31

Katie R-s

Good luck James and Sarah! Lots of love xx

£11.31

Damien Hewitt

£10

Paige Brittin

£10

James Watson

Good Luck mate, Run Sarah Run.

£10

Sarah Bartlett

Good luck

£6.18

Jojo

Well done James and sarah. RIP Bill xx

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