Throughout May, several of our employees took part in the ‘Mayday Mile’ fundraising event on behalf of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), our nominated ‘Charity of the Year’.
Each participant committed to completing at least 1 mile a day throughout the 31 days during May – whether that’s by walking, running, cycling, or a combination of activities.
Thanks to the generosity of colleagues, family members, friends, and several customers, we’ve raised more than £850 on our fundraising page. Every donation goes directly to the RNLI to help their volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards continue their mission of saving lives at sea.
Over the coming months, the Riello UPS team will take on several more fundraising challenges in support of the RNLI. The charity relies entirely on volunteers and public donations to deliver its lifesaving services, which cost more than £200 million each year.
Supporting The ‘Float To Live’ Campaign
Funds raised through the Mayday Mile help RNLI crews prepare for the summer months, traditionally their busiest period of the year as families head to the coast and water-based activities increase..
During the recent UK heatwave, 17 people tragically lost their lives in accidental drowning incidents, highlighting the importance of water safety awareness.
That’s why we’re proud to support and share details of the RNLI ‘Float To Live’ campaign, which asks the simple but vital question: would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water?
The 'Float To Live' campaign promotes five simple steps that could help save your life if you find yourself in difficulty in the water:
- Tilt your head back and submerge your ears
- Relax and control your breathing
- Move your hands and legs to help stay afloat
- Your legs may sink – that’s OK as everyone floats differently
- Find your float by practicing at a supervised location.
This advice is relevant to anyone who spends time in or around water. The campaign has already helped save more than 50 lives in a wide range of situations. From children in rip currents to runners falling into canals, from people swept out by waves, to fisherman falling overboard.