Wells RNLI receives £500 donation from Rotary club of Fakenham and District
Wells RNLI was delighted to welcome members of the Rotary Club of Fakenham and District to the lifeboat station to receive a generous £500 donation in support of its lifesaving work.
Chris Hardy, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Wells RNLI, said: ‘On behalf of the Wells RNLI lifeboat crew, we would like to thank the Rotary Club of Fakenham and District for their kind donation to the station. Their valuable support enables us to continue our key role of saving lives at sea off the North Norfolk coastline.’
The Rotary Club of Fakenham and District is part of a global organisation with a membership of 1.4 million people worldwide. While the Fakenham club itself is small with just twelve members, it benefits from the support of many friends and local volunteers. Throughout the year, the group organises a range of enjoyable fundraising events including a Christmas raffle, charity golf tournament, quiz nights, a ‘Dry Duck Race’ and Santa’s Grotto.
In recent years, the club has raised funds for numerous local and international causes, including donating an ECG machine to Fakenham Surgery, supporting Fakenham First Responders with updated communication equipment, and providing aid to EDP Youth and families in need via local authority referrals. They also support global initiatives such as ShelterBox and WaterAid.
Gordon Turner on behalf of the club said: ‘Raising money for charity has become increasingly challenging, so we carefully consider where donations will have the greatest impact on community safety, health and wellbeing. Wells RNLI clearly meets that criteria. The station is run mainly by dedicated volunteers who give up countless hours to save lives at sea, and we’re pleased to play a small part in supporting their vital work.’
As a charity independent from the government, generous support matters more than ever in meeting the costs of saving lives at sea. Our volunteer lifesavers give their time for free, but they need training, well-maintained equipment, lifeboats and shore facilities.
Public kindness saves lives. Every donation will keep our brave volunteers safe on the water and bring them home to their families when the job is done.
Media Contact Jess Curtis, RNLI and Regional Engagements North and East, Lifeboat Press Officer at Wells: Tel 07483488243 Email: [email protected] contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
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