Hartlepool RNLI Chairmans praise for fundraiser

'The Arches Cafe' owner Kathryn O' Kane said "My customers are really keen to support the town's RNLI charity. They bring gifts for the tombola and if they win something they often put the prize back as they are just happy to help fundraise. But basically its just nice to play a part in helping save lives at sea.
I also feel appreciated by the fundraisers from the charity especially Anne Wray who has become a good friend".
Hartlepool RNLI chairman Malcolm Cook said "The support we receive from individuals and business owners in the town such as Kathryn is amazing. Myself, the station officials and volunteer crewmembers really do appreciate there help."

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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 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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