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Union Hall RNLI volunteer receives Excellence in Volunteering recognition

Lifeboats News Release

A Union Hall RNLI volunteer has received an Excellence in Volunteering recognition from the charity.

RNLI/Pamela Deasy

Mary Rose Deasy receiving her award from John Kelleher - Lifeboat Operations Manager

The RNLI presents Excellence in Volunteering Awards to recognise volunteers who deserve special recognition for making a difference to their team or community.

The RNLI is proud to have long-serving, dedicated and creative volunteers – volunteering together with passion, talent and kindness, like generations of lifesavers before us.

Mary Rose Deasy has served on the fundraising committee, and been an integral part of the team in Union Hall. She served as treasurer of the fundraising team for many years, and is also seen regularly at the team’s fundraising events.

John Kelleher, Lifeboat Operations Manager presented Mary Rose with her award.

Afterwards Harriet O’Regan, Chair of Union Hall Fundraising team said: 'Congratulations on receiving this well-deserved award for your outstanding volunteer work. Mary Rose’s dedication, passion, and selfless service have made a significant impact on our community, and it's truly inspiring to see her efforts recognized. This award is a testament to hard work and the positive difference that she continues to make in the lives of others, and for her fundraising efforts, which funds supports to, saving lives at sea.'

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RNLI/Pamela Deasy

Mary Rose Deasy and John Kelleher

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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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