70-year-old man to fundraise for RNLI in memory of his late mum
David Holdsworth is planning to visit 180 lifeboat stations including Scarborough's
A 70-year-old man is planning to visit 180 lifeboat stations, including Scarborough's, to raise money in memory of his late mum.
Starting at his Wakefield home on Tuesday 1st March, David Holdsworth aims to drive an average of 87 miles per day in his Volkswagen Campervan T6.
If all goes according to plan, he will call at Scarborough lifeboat station on Wednesday 4th May, the day before he completes his ambitious fundraising tour.
David will stay in caravan parks, hotels and B&Bs as he travels England, Wales and Scotland.
He says the plan is “pretty mad, but very exciting and very challenging at my age!”
The tour is being sponsored by Austops, a UK manufacturer of pop tops for camper vans. Managing director Max Austerfield said: “We’re really proud to be helping David support the RNLI.”
RNLI senior community manager Sarah Child added: “We are truly grateful to David for his epic challenge, raising vital funds for the RNLI in memory of his mum. The RNLI is powered by the public’s generosity and we are so grateful for his support, which will help us to continue to save every one.”
To follow David’s adventures and to make a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-holdsworth51.
If you would like to take on your own challenge, visit www.rnli.org.