Porrtrush RNLI Says Thank You To Ballymoney Fundraising Team

On Monday, 8 February, the Portrush Lifeboat crew and operations team met the fundraising team from Ballymoney to thank them for their fundraising efforts during the 200th year of the RNLI.

Ballymoney is a small but mighty team, and the members were delighted to attend the station to hand over a cheque for £6,754.08, which was raised through a number of events including a wonderful church service in September featuring the Counterpoint choir.

After the cheque presentation, the team was given a tour of the station, including the Inshore Lifeboat and changing areas. Lifeboat Operations Manager, Beni McAllister, explained how the boat is launched and what happens within the station when the pagers go off.

Judy Nelson, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, said:

‘We were delighted to welcome the Ballymoney Fundraising Team to the station at last so we could thank them properly for their tremendous fundraising efforts during our 200th year. For an inland branch they have done incredibly well and it was lovely to have them in the station to show them where their money goes’

Pat Crossley, Chair of the Ballymoney Fundraising Branch, said:

‘Ballymoney RNLI Branch were delighted to be given the privilege of sharing in an evening with crew and operational team members of Portrush to hand over their cheque for monies raised during the RNLI 200th Anniversary Year. This small Branch whose members have given a total of over 200 years of volunteering for RNLI, have always had close connections with Portrush Station, and these were made stronger by this extra special educational visit. They deeply appreciate the gallantry of the Lifeboat crew who continue to save lives at sea, as well as giving their time for this special evening’.

Photo - RNLI/Judy Nelson