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International Maritime Rescue Federation
The International Maritime Rescue Federation(IMRF) (formerly The International Lifeboat Federation) brings the world's maritime search and rescue organisations together in one truly global and internationally well-accredited body. IMRF's member organisations, from over 65 different countries, openly share their life saving-ideas, technologies and experiences and freely cooperate with one another to achieve their common humanitarian aim: "Preventing loss of life in the world's waters".

Race for Rescue
In many parts of the world, the race for rescue continues, often silently and without recognition. In Uganda, best estimates are that at least 5000 Ugandans drown every year on its many lakes and rivers. 1.5 million Ugandans are employed in the fishing sector. For every fisherman drowned, an average of 7 dependents are left behind. The ONLY organisation dedicated to drowning prevention and search and rescue in East Africa is NATIONAL LAKE RESCUE INSTITUTE.

In March 2009 Idaho based musher Trent Herbst will take part in his third Iditarod sled dog race to raise funds and awareness of behalf of NATIONAL LAKE RESCUE INSTITUTE.

Perhaps an improbable pairing, we believe Race for Rescue encompasses all the same ethics of teamwork, co-operation and lifesaving as the original Iditarod.