Leah and her husband Rahim have returned to Burry Port RNLI lifeboat station to present the latest funds raised in memory of Leah's son, Sam Capper. The donation of £3,223, collected at a memorial event held at a local cricket club, brings the family's total raised since 2012 to nearly £40,000.
Sam tragically lost his life following an incident on the north Gower coast. His elder brother, Lewis, was safely rescued by the volunteer crew on the same day. Since then, the family has organised charity football matches, sponsored walks, raffles, and auctions each year to support the station.
Annual tradition of giving
The latest event, held at a local cricket club, raised £3,223 for the station. This contribution brings the family's cumulative fundraising to just a few hundred pounds short of £40,000, according to former Burry Port RNLI official Trevor.
Trevor said: "On behalf of everyone at Burry Port Lifeboat Station, I cannot thank Leah, her family, friends and everyone who has supported them over the years enough for what they continue to do in Sam's memory."
He added: "We will always remember Sam and the events of that day. What Leah and her family have done since then is remarkable. Year after year they have returned, raised funds and continued to support our volunteer crew and the RNLI."
Community support and lasting legacy
The annual visits have become a meaningful tradition for the family and the volunteers who responded to their emergency. Over the years, Leah and her family have become warmly welcomed friends of everyone at the station.
A plaque dedicated to Sam remains at the station as a reminder of his legacy. The funds raised ensure that volunteer crews can continue their life-saving work at sea.
Trevor concluded: "To now be just a few hundred pounds short of £40,000 is an incredible achievement. Every pound has been raised because people have come together to remember Sam and support the lifesaving work of the RNLI. We are incredibly grateful, and Leah and her family will always have a very special connection with Burry Port Lifeboat Station."
