Jonny Graham joined over 56,000 participants on Sunday 27 April to complete the London Marathon 2025 raising awareness and vital funds for the RNLI along the way. Jonny wore RNLI branded kit and chose the charity as the beneficiary of his marathon run.
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Jonny with son Archie and his Marathon medal after the race
Being close to the lifeboat station in Tighnabruaich, and knowing some of those that volunteer their time, inspiring his choice.
Having enjoyed days sailing and fishing around the Kyles of Bute and Loch Fyne, Jonny explained “when the winds are blowing and the weather is setting in really gives you a sense of how powerful the sea is”. He explained his choice to support the RNLI as “I have always been in awe of the bravery of those that head off out into rough seas to rescue people, and also of the professionalism of the operation.”
Supported by his family, wife Kate and young son Archie, Jonny completed his run in just over four hours despite a pulled hamstring at the 18-mile mark. Persevering to gain a very well-deserved finishers medal, Jonny also raised over £3,000 via his JustGiving page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jonny-graham
Jonny explained he and his family “love watching ‘Saving Lives at Sea’ on BBC, it gives a great insight into the type of rescues that the crews carry out”. As a charity, the RNLI depends on the amazing efforts of supporters like Jonny who go for gold in their efforts to raise funds, and support for the charity that saves lives at sea. It is very much appreciated.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
