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Double boost for Hartlepool RNLI fundraiser

Lifeboats News Release

During a recent Hartlepool RNLI fundraising team meeting fundraiser Ann Wray was presented with a Certificate of Service and a new 30 year service gold badge from RNLI Marketing and Visitor Experience Lead Michael Charlton.

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RNLI Marketing and Visitor Experience Lead Michael Charlton presents Hartlepool RNLI fundraiser Ann Wray with her badge and certificate.
Michael said 'When I was made aware that Ann had lost her treasured 30 years service badge during a fire at her home it was a pleasure to obtain a new one for her and to thank her for her amazing dedication for her fundraising efforts over the years for the charity that saves lives at sea which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. The team at Hartlepool do an amazing job in all weathers just like our lifeboat crews. I am very proud of them all.'

Ann said 'I was very surprised to receive a new badge and the framed certificate from Michael and for once I was lost for words but what we do is a team effort so in a way this is for the other fundraisers at Hartlepool as well.'

The Hartlepool RNLI fundraising team will be at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre on the 16th November from 9.00am until 4.00pm

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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