A Wave of Support for Aberdeen RNLI at Titanic Exhibition

Over the course of the exhibition, a team of dedicated volunteers from Aberdeen RNLI took turns manning a stall, where they sold raffle tickets, RNLI merchandise and collected donations from generous visitors.

As well as fundraising, the volunteers enjoyed engaging with members of the public, including many families visiting during the Easter holidays. They were particularly impressed by the level of interest shown by children, and enjoyed speaking with younger visitors about the history of the Titanic and the work of the RNLI.

RNLI mascot Stormy also made special appearances throughout the event, proving popular with visitors and helping to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the stall. Stormy was pictured meeting Dik Barton, the first British man to dive to the Titanic who has now completed 22 dives to the wreck.

Karin Ovari, Fundraising Group Chair, said:

“Thank you to everyone who stopped by the stand. It’s been a great opportunity to meet visitors, and to talk about the work we do at Aberdeen lifeboat station. As a charity, the RNLI relies on the generosity of people like this to help us save lives at sea.”

Support from events like this is vital in helping to fund the RNLI’s lifesaving service.

RNLI Aberdeen would like to thank White Star Heritage for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful event, the staff at P&J Live for their help, and our amazing volunteers for giving up their time.

Notes to Editor

Image 1 - Stormy enjoying the Titanic exhibition

Photo credit: RNLI

Image 2 - Stormy with Dik Barton, the first British man to dive to the Titanic

Photo credit: RNLI

Aberdeen lifeboat station has been operating since 1802. To learn more about the lifeboat station visit https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/aberdeen-lifeboat-station

Aberdeen lifeboat station operates a Severn class all-weather lifeboat, Bon Accord, and D class inshore lifeboat, Buoy Woody 85N.

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