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The mission, in pictures

The equipment, the events and the people of Sam's Army, every image is a step towards saving a life.
Sam Haycock smiling, shown within the Sam's Army life-ring badge. In memory

Remembering Sam

Sam was 16, a lovable, popular lad with a passion for judo.

The Sam's Army stall: a blue boat-shaped table with leaflets, a throwbag and a banner reading Water Safety Organisation. Events

Our water-safety stall

Our stand, complete with throwline, throwbag and information for visitors.

A group in hi-vis jackets holding orange throwlines in front of a fire engine. Community

With South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Working alongside the fire service on throwline awareness.

A red 20-metre throwline bag beside a blue emergency first-aid and throwline backpack. Equipment

Life-saving kit

A 20-metre throwline and an emergency first-aid and throwline backpack, the kind of equipment we fund.

Five people holding blue Sam's Army backpacks outside Doncaster Police Station. Community

Throwline backpacks for Doncaster Police

Handing over emergency throwline backpacks at Doncaster Police Station.

A group beside a fire engine and a water-rescue boat outside Doncaster Rovers' Eco-Power Stadium. Events

Event at the Eco-Power Stadium

A water-safety event at Doncaster Rovers' stadium, with a fire engine and rescue boat.

A large Sam's Army's Mission gazebo stocked with sweets, toys and water-safety information. Events

The Sam's Army gazebo

Our gazebo at a summer community event, raising awareness and funds.

A row of event gazebos in a park, including the Sam's Army stand. Events

Out in the community

Spreading the water-safety message at local events across the region.

Four people, including South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, at a partnership meeting. Community

Working together

Getting life-saving equipment where it's needed, with our partners.

A yellow Sam's Army Mission 1 Life information sign staked in grass beside open water. Equipment

A sign at the water's edge

One of our water-safety information signs, placed where people swim.

Two people holding Sam's Army t-shirts inside a car dealership. Community

Local business support

Businesses across the area backing the mission.

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Have you been to one of our events, or spotted a Sam's Army throwline out in the wild? We'd love to see it. Send your photos and we may feature them here.

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