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Inishowen urged to support RNLI
Mayday call
18.04.19
THE RNLI is calling on
the people of Inishowen to support their volunteer
lifeboat crews as Mayday, the charity’s annual
fundraising campaign, is launched.
The lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly launched 21 times,
rescuing 23 people in 2018. These rescues are only
possible because of the donations made to the
charity by supporters. |
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Lough Swilly lifeboat in
action. |
For the month of May,
the RNLI’s Mayday campaign is asking people to help
fund the crucial kit volunteer lifeboat crews rely
on, like lifejackets, helmets and the RNLI’s iconic
yellow wellies.
Joe Joyce, Lough Swilly RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer
said: "Our crews drop everything when their pagers
go off to launch the lifeboat and head out to help
those in trouble. Our lifeboat crew kit gives our
volunteers the confidence to face all weathers and
conditions, night or day. The right kit is vital in
helping to make sure we do what we are trained to do
and that we bring everyone home safely."
"Last year, RNLI crews in County Donegal launched 69
times and rescued 69 people. The RNLI’s Mayday
fundraiser is our own call for help, and we are
asking people to ‘do their bit to fund our kit’
throughout May."
Anyone who wants to get involved should visit
www.RNLI.org
to register for a free Mayday pack. The charity is
also encouraging people to show support on social
media, joining the conversation using the hashtag #MaydayEveryDay,
by donating online or buying a yellow welly pin
badge. |
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