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Supporter Stories
Surf Life Saving has touched the lives of millions of people over its 100 year history. Each year, tens of thousands of lives are saved from tragic drowning incidents. But it’s not only the lives that are saved each year that earn our volunteer lifesavers the respect from Australians. The Surf Life Saving patrols have given Australians and fellow tourists a chance to spend many happy holidays relaxing with the knowledge that our highly trained surf lifesavers are close by. Australian beaches have always been a special part of people’s lives.
Over the years, many supporters of the Surf Life Saving Foundation have sent us stories about how surf lifesavers have saved their lives or those of friends and family or Surf Life Saving has simply kept them safe and made their time at the beach a special time they never forget.
Whether it is a childhood memory or recent experience, please tell us your story or send us a thank you message to our surf lifesavers and we may include it on this page.
Read supporters' stories:
Childhood Memories
My childhood summers were spent safely at the Fairhaven beach, looked out for by the local lifesavers. I want this tradition to continue for future generations.
I am a great grandmother and grew up in Coogee in the 30's. My parents were easy in their minds allowing my brother and myself to spend all our spare time in the surf - because the lifesavers were there to watch over us. We even helped the "Lifie's" wind the reels sometimes.
I grew up in Townsville in the 1936 onward decade and loved swimming at Kissing Point. Now I have 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and most of them love the sea too. The work your boys and girls do is wonderful. I don't think they get enough recognition or support.
Enid
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