Real ale drinkers in Sunderland raise money for the RNLI
The Sunderland branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) donated money raised during a local beer festival to Sunderland lifeboat station. Fans of real ale enjoyed their favourite tipple whilst raising money for the charity at the same time.
The event was held at the Bonded Warehouse from 6th to 8th of October. Visitors attending the beer festival had the opportunity to purchase themed glasses in which to sample the variety of ale’s on offer. At the end they got to either keep the glass, hand it in for a refund, or donate the cost of the glass to the chosen charity.The final total raised from the donations across the weekend was £231.50
Lynn Dobson, Sunderland and South Tyneside CAMRA branch secretary said, ‘The RNLI do amazing work and deserve our support. With this in mind our branch have decided to make Sunderland lifeboat station the beneficiaries of all funds raised at our beer festivals moving forwards.’
James Jamieson, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Sunderland Inshore Lifeboat Station said: ‘It costs £85,000 a year to run an Inshore Lifeboat Station and the kit that each lifeboat crew member wears costs £1,345. This is why fundraising is so important. Without it our volunteers and the charity would not be able to continue its lifesaving work. We are incredibly grateful to CAMRA and those that visit the beer festival for their support.’
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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