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RNLI Valentines: 'You will always have a special place in our hearts'
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Ordinary Heroines: How Grace Darling inspired the women of the RNLI
Watch as Seahouses Crew Member Leeane Pearce learns more about the inspiring story of Grace Darling
In 1838, Grace Darling became the RNLI's first female medal winner after helping save nine lives from the wreck of SS Forfarshire.
Her bravery and courage inspired generations of female lifesavers to come, including Seahouses Lifeboat Station crew member Leeanne Pearce.
Follow in Leeanne's bootsteps at RNLI.org/OrdinaryHeroines.
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