Welsh mum and daughter on call to save lives at sea this Mother's Day

This Sunday, a mum and daughter from Flint RNLI will be celebrating Mother's Day by walking their dogs and enjoying a meal together. However, they will both be prepared to drop everything and respond to their pagers if someone needs their help.

Mother and daughter Amanda and Lauren have been volunteer crew members at Flint RNLI since May 2025. Outside of being lifeboat volunteers, Amanda is a part time photographer and Lauren is a full-time nurse. During her spare time Lauren is a singer, singing at numerous charity events for the RNLI in Flint, north Wales.

Amanda and Lauren decided to join Flint lifeboat after Lauren’s friend invited her on an acquaintance trip, giving her a taste of being a RNLI volunteer.

Lauren said:

‘I thought mum would really enjoy this opportunity and would be welcomed by the lifeboat crew. I brought her along one day while I was becoming acquainted with the lifeboat, she loved it and even took some images while she was there.

‘We both enjoyed the experience and were so welcomed by everyone on the lifeboat and at the station, we decided to sign up and become part of the crew!’

Amanda said:

‘We both enjoy being part of the crew and try and support each other in the development of our RNLI careers.’

On 21 February 2026, Amanda passed out as shore crew, making her fully operational on the lifeboat. Lauren has also become fully operational after recently passing out on her Crew Emergency Procedures course in Poole. Both have since received their crew kits and pagers.

Lauren said:

‘We both participate in the same lifeboat training exercises and are really proud of each for our accomplishments in the RNLI.’

Amanda said:

‘It has strengthened our bond and enabled us to work together more cohesively as a crew, while also building a supportive network among ourselves, one that helps us navigate difficult calls and celebrate our achievements together.’

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, Amanda and Lauren will take the dogs for a walk and go out for dinner together.

Pictured - Mother and daughter Amanda and Lauren.