Meet Lorraine – 100% Character Uncovered

Meet Lorraine – 100% Character Uncovered

Universal Channel is highlighting people from around the country who are inspiring others through their amazing drive, determination and extraordinary character. These are incredible, unique and rare individuals who have that special spark that makes them dream big and the passion and commitment to do everything that is needed to make their dreams come true.

They are authentic, talented and 100% character and they will do whatever it takes when facing their fears.

Lorraine Galvin is one of these people and she was inspired to become a lifeboat crew member after she capsized at sea in an area where there was no rescue service to help her. She was only 16 years old at the time and she and the five other members on that boat were sure they were going to drown that night.

Luckily they were rescued by a fisherman who just happened to spot them when he was travelling home with his catch.

This extraordinary experience drove Lorraine to face her fears and now she devotes her time to rescuing other people from similar situations. This gives her strength and a sense of responsibility. Life might have knocked her back but Lorraine decided to take control of the situation and turned her experience into a positive.

Lorraine volunteers for the RNLI and is also a mother and a full-time lecturer. She’s truly an amazing woman and she risks her life saving others — it’s her calling now and what she wants and needs to do.

Being at the helm and going out to rescue somebody is what gives her strength. She has a sense of responsibility to help others — life knocked her back, but Lorraine wanted to take control of the situation and find a way to turn that experience in to a positive.

As well as volunteering for the RNLI, Lorraine is a devoted mum and full time lecturer. She risks her life saving others, but has never thought twice about this being her calling.

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