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School Boy gives Generous Donation

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A very special visitor tonight at Stonehaven RNLI training.

Ruaridh with Crew Members

RNLI/Lorraine Clark

Ruaridh handing over his donation
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8 year old Ruaridh Knight came along with his parents David Knight and Kirsten Knight to hand over his donation. The primary 4 pupil from Portlethen Primary School had visited the station earlier this year and decided for his recent birthday to give up presents and ask friends to give donations to Stonehaven RNLI instead. An amazing gesture. So tonight he popped down with his donation. He got kitted up and was treated to a ride in the tractor. Thank you so much Ruaridh. We really enjoyed having you and a huge thank you to you and your friends for the very generous donation. Come back and see us any time and maybe when your older you can join the crew!!

Ruaridh on the Tractor

RNLI/Lorraine Clark

On the Tractor
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With the Crew

RNLI/Lorraine Clark

With the Crew
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Lorraine Clark
Lifeboat Press Officer, Stonehaven Lifeboat Station

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