Johnathon Jarvis: Kind-hearted boy raises thousands for RNLI

Johnathon Jarvis completed a 60-mile walk from Happisburgh to Hunstanton to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea.

He set off on Thursday, May 28, and completed the walk on Sunday, June 1.

The youngster was accompanied by his parents Lee and Kayleigh, as well as family and supporters.

He reached the Hunstanton RNLI station to cheers from the crowd that had gathered.

Johnathon in the hovercraft hangar at Hunstanton RNLI with Stormy Stan and crew member Lou Kyle (Image: RNLI/Chris Bishop) Johnathon said: "The last mile was the best mile."

"I'm not sure what I'm going to do next year yet.

"I might see if I can walk a marathon in a day."

He raised £3,150 for the RNLI last year by walking 42 miles.

His dad Lee said: "He just got on with it, like he does and enjoyed every mile of it.

"He was more worried about whether we were OK than himself."

His mum Kayleigh said: "I've got blisters, it's the first time I've ever had them.

"Yesterday was hard, it was 18 miles but Johnathon just smashed it."

The family stopped at several lifeboat stations along the way.

Lee said: "Every station we stopped at had some treats for him.

"The volunteers all came out in force to support him, which has been fantastic."

Johnathon, Lee and Kayleigh with some of the crew at Hunstanton RNLI (Image: RNLI/Chris Bishop) The RNLI's visits and water safety lead Kate Craven told the crowd that the station's lifesaving work and the work of more than 200 like it would not be possible without the kindness of those who donate to the RNLI.

She presented Johnathon with a framed picture taken on his walk, along with a card signed by members of the Hunstanton crew.

Proceeds from this year's walk, which was dubbed "Johnathon's Journey" on social media, are still being counted.

But they are expected to beat the £3,150 Johnathon raised for the RNLI last year.