DJ Norman Cook joins RNLI fundraisers in Brighton
Brighton and Hove music icon Norman Cook – also known as Fatboy Slim - joined RNLI fundraisers today (Saturday), helping to raise awareness and support for the charity.
Norman spent three hours with the RNLI fundraising team, chatting with members of the public and encouraging support for the RNLI’s volunteer crews.
Norman was outside Churchill Square in the city centre as the RNLI team shared information about the organisation’s work, the importance of sea safety, and how public donations directly fund crew kit and equipment.
Many members of the public stopped to meet Norman and learn more about the charity’s mission.
Norman said: ‘The RNLI does incredible work around our coast, and in a city like Brighton that means a lot to people.
‘I’ve supported them for twenty years and even had to call them out when my kids got in to trouble – the work they do is fantastic.
‘It was great to spend some time with the team today, to learn more about the charity and the people involved, and support such an important cause.’
Norman added: 'Thank you to everyone who has donated today, thanks to Churchill Square for having us, thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who runs the RNLI – those on the boats but also the support teams I’ve got to know today – they are heroes too.’
Charlotte Magan, Community Manager for the RNLI, said: ‘We were thrilled to welcome Norman along to meet our team in Brighton today.
‘The RNLI relies on public support and having someone so closely connected to the city helping us raise awareness was fantastic.
‘Thank you Norman for giving up your time and to all the public who generously donated to help the RNLI keep us safe this summer.’
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The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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