Kirkwall RNLI celebrate 50 years of saving lives at sea
Volunteer RNLI crew past and present along with supporters came together on Saturday 3 September at the Royal British Legion to mark 50 years of saving lives at sea from the station in Kirkwall.
The event included volunteer crew members from the station’s inception 50 years ago through to today, and was funded through donations from the local community and attendees.
The evening commenced with speeches commemorating the history of the station and looked forward, focusing on the crew of today who continue to help save lives at sea.
An incredible £3060 was raised through an auction and raffle comprised of donations from local businesses for the RNLI.
Mike Cooper Lifeboat Operations Manager at Kirkwall RNLI said:
“50 years is a significant milestone for the station and to have so many past and present crew attend our celebration helps to highlight the dedication and commitment of volunteers nationwide”
“Our local fundraising teams, who are the backbone of the RNLI, were also very much involved in the celebrations.”
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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 over 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 142,200 lives.
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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