New Quay RNLI receives generous donation
New Quay RNLI recently received a large donation from a local family in memory of their loved one.
Mr Eirwyn Harries and his family attended New Quay Lifeboat Station to present a cheque for £3,200 received as donations in memory of his late wife Mrs Bessie Harries of Brynawelon, Glanrhyd in Pembrokeshire.
Visiting the station with his family Mr Harries said, “Bessie and I had recently been talking about how worthwhile a charity the RNLI is for the excellent lifesaving work they do. We specifically wanted the donations to go to the lifeboat station in New Quay as our son Eurig is the station’s Medical Advisor and part of the volunteer lifeboat crew for the all-weather lifeboat. Our great-grandson Isaac, aged 6, is also desperate to join up as soon as he is 17 years old.”
Roger Couch, New Quay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said, “We wish to give our heartfelt thanks for this kind donation from Eurig’s family. Eurig is an essential part of the crew and donations like this make a really difference to our lifesaving work.
“The RNLI is a charity and relies on fundraising and donations. Our volunteers provide a 24 hour search and rescue service and is independent of the Coastguard and government. If you would like to donate to New Quay Lifeboat Station, please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/new-quayrnli.”
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