Just the right medicine for Hartlepool RNLI fundraisers
The ‘Seaton Pharmacy’ at Elizabeth Way, Seaton Carew raised an impressive £529.19 for the Hartlepool RNLI as part of their ongoing support for the charity that saves lives at sea.
The money raised was collected in ‘Bettys 5p Pots’ that are small glass jars left on the counter for customers to make their donations in.
Hartlepoool RNLI Enterprise Branch chairperson Beryl Sherry said: ‘We are delighted with this donation and the support from the pharmacy staff and customers. Their generous effort will help our volunteer crew members save lives at sea.'
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Pictured at the presentation are (left to right) Amini Hasim, Beryl Sherry of the Hartlepool RNLI Enterprise Branch, Pat Darbey, Martin Linford, Natalie Garthwaite and Ann Wray of the Hartlepool RNLI Enterprise Branch. Credit: RNLI/Tom Collins.
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