161. My Lifeline: Pamela Deasy

Pamela Deasy helped campaign for an RNLI lifeboat station at Union Hall – now she can see it from her window. Meet the woman who has been an RNLI volunteer for decades, through good times and bad

After tragedy struck Union Hall when a local trawler hit a rock in the harbour, Pamela Deasy determinedly campaigned for a local RNLI lifeboat station - which has now been operational for 10 years. Her determination has also been key in helping to organise local fundraising events, including the popular Union Hall swim.

The same quality shines through in Pamela’s personal life too. She shares what kept her going through a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer – including the support of her RNLI family and the therapeutic effect of the sea.

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI   

Interview by the RNLI’s Mairead Dwane

Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls   

The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200