Spotted Someone Running Laps Around Looe? Here’s What She’s Really Up To

Virtual London Marathon effort raising funds for RNLI

One of Looe’s RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew, Victoria Thomas, will be taking on the virtual London Marathon on Sunday 27th April – by running laps around the town.

The local lifesaver, known as Vicky, is swapping sea boots for running shoes as she covers the full 26.2 miles to raise money for the RNLI.

“If you see I’ve fallen in a bush…”

Vicky is inviting people to support her on the day – whether that’s with a wave or something a little more hands-on.

She said:

“If you see me running please say hello or give a wave, if you see I’ve fallen in a bush please pull me out and push me on my way….. if you see me on the ground please stop my Strava!”

As one of the volunteer crew members at RNLI Looe Lifeboat Station, she added:

“I am blessed to be one of the amazing lifeboat crew in Looe, a true band of brothers and sisters who are always ready to drop everything no matter what time of day or night to #SaveLivesAtSea.”

Supporting Lifesaving Work

All donations made through Vicky’s JustGiving page will go directly to the RNLI to help fund the vital work of volunteer lifeboat crews like hers.

“She is raising money for the RNLI and would be hugely grateful for any donations that can be given. Thank you. All money raised goes towards keeping us doing what we do!”

Keep an eye out on Sunday 27th April – and if you spot someone lapping Looe with purpose, give her a cheer. Or a hand out of the bushes.