3FM Fundraisers Braving The Cold Irish Sea For Charity

Friday, 28 January 2011 00:00

A group of people from the Isle of Man will be making a splash today when they go Deeply Dippy.

The 3FM campaign will see the group running in to the sea at 6 different harbours where there are lifeboat stations.

They'll going for a dip in Ramsey, Peel, Gansey Bay, Port St Mary, Port Erin and Douglas in aid of the RNLI.

It's all in aid of the RNLI today is the RNLI's biggest fundraising day and people nationwide will be showing support for volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards who risk their lives to save others at sea.

Last year Deeply Dippy raised over £10,000 on this day for the charity.

VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM LAST YEAR

(AUDIO ABOVE - THE DIPPERS)

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