Stourbridge supporter raises over £4,000 for New Quay RNLI
Last month New Quay RNLI welcomed Dale Wilkins from Stourbridge who presented a cheque and his just giving donations of over £4,000 after he raised the money completing a 200 miles for 200 years walking challenge.
Mr Wilkins, 62, an Educational Consultant and the immediate past President of the Rotary Club of Stourbridge visited 13 RNLI lifeboat stations by foot from July 2023 and finishing on the RNLI’s anniversary on the 4th March 2024 in New Quay.
On choosing the RNLI Mr Wilkins said, “I chose the RNLI because of the bicentenary anniversary and because of the Rotary Club's long connection with RNLI Stourbridge branch. As Frank Clifford was a former President of the Rotary Club and main benefactor of the previous Mersey class all-weather lifeboat, it seemed a logical choice for my presidential year, and the reason we chose New Quay as the final destination.”
Mr Wilkins continued, “I would like to thank everyone who supported me on my 200 mile challenge. My wife was my support crew for the whole 200 miles, meeting me in various laybys and car parks upon the way.
“I was also joined for one stretch by two Rotary colleagues John Rostron and Cliff Gammon, and by my grown-up children and their partners for three of the twelve days on which I walked. In total I walked about 140 miles solo and the rest accompanied.”
Daniel Potter, New Quay RNLI Coxswain said, “We would like to thank Mr Wilkins and the ongoing support from Stourbridge over the years, and everyone who supported him on his challenge.
“The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea and we rely on donations to keep our lifeboats and crew afloat. Every contribution is significant, and we are very appreciative of your support.”
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