Chiropractors Have a Day of Treats for RNLI

Patients, old and new were offered the opportunity to come along and have a massage taster session or get some Chiropractic advice and in return offered a donation to the RNLI.

Steph, Davina and Becky welcomed patients to the Roath Road based Clinic and the money started rolling in. With their raffle tickets flying out the door and the kettle working overtime the staff, who gave up their time for free, managed to raise a massive £548.29!

Steph & Davina who came up with the idea said ‘We are absolutely delighted at the total amount raised for the RNLI as a result of our open day. Patients of The Portishead Chiropractic clinic have been so generous and the buzz in the throughout the day was fantastic, with lots of people simply popping in for a cuppa, cake and to make a donation!

Now we have experience of this type of event we are keen to organise future events that benefit the whole community so watch this space!’

Bob Crane, Lifeboat Operations Manager said ‘It is down to generous donations like these that keep us helping to save lives at sea, without them we simply wouldn’t be here. This amount equates to 2 brand new helmets for our crew, an essential piece of kit to keep them safe, thank you so much to each and every one of the staff and their patients!’

If you have been inspired to help support your RNLI volunteers and want to arrange an event or just give a couple of hours during our summer season of fundraising, get in touch and make a difference in your local community. Email Simon Perks on [email protected] or drop your contact details in to our Shop, we would love to hear from you.

RNLI notes to editors Images are all ©RNLI Portishead

1 Becky, Davina and Stephanie from PCC and volunteer crew from the RNLI, Jem, Louise and Bob.

2 A little supporter on the day trying the yellow wellies for size

3 Biscuit getting ready in his smart bandanna (available from the RNLI shop)

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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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