Go Orange returns to the Isle of Wight on 23rd and 24th March as Island crews that work outside the auspices of the RNLI join a UK-wide campaign.
It’s an opportunity for you to show your support for the Island’s independent lifeboat crews, who rely entirely on public donations to exist.
Throughout the UK crews are arranging events and collections to celebrate Go Orange Day.
What you can do
With plenty of time of organise, why not arrange something at your school or workplace?
- Wear orange for the day
- Hold an orange bobbing contest
- Sit in a bath of baked beans
- Hold a coffee and cake morning
- Wear an orange ribbon in support
- Hold a Hawaiian party evening
- Arrange collections in your local community
- Hold a sponsored event such as walk, silence or dance
- Allow crews to come to your workplace and collect donations
Most crews are happy to visit schools and youth groups and educate children and young people on sea safety.
Whatever you decide to do, have fun, and remember that all money donated will go directly towards ensuring our independent lifeboat crews are able to keep the waters around the Island safe.
A day on the life of …
This informative video from Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat – filmed and edited by Brian Russell of Big Guy Productions – gives you a flavour of what involved for the independent lifeboats.
Find out more about our independent life stations by visiting their Websites:
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