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January 31, 2006
Cheddar firm puts its best feet forward in the name of RNLI fundraising!
Burnham-On-Sea RNLI has received a cash boost of £172 thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Cheddar company.
The fun-loving staff at Connaught Service Force wore novelty shoes to work in support of the RNLI’s annual SOS Day when people across the UK are encouraged to wear trainers or unusual shoes for the day and raise money at the same time.
The Cheddar company raised a total of £172 from a raffle and donations. Connaught Drainage Administrator Sarah Parsons said: “We thought we would liven things up and wear novelty footwear and spangley shoes instead of just trainers.”
“I only found out about SOS Day last week from the RNLI magazine so it was a bit of a rush to organise the raffle as well, but everyone supported the cause magnificently and donated lots of prizes. Star prize was an extra day’s paid leave donated by Connaught.”
“Also lottery tickets, bottles of wine, choccies and homemade cakes were donated by members of staff. In total, we raised £172.00 – £22 from SOS day and £150.00 from the raffle. The raffle money will go direct to Burnham-On-Sea RNLI.”
Burnham Lifeboat Press Officer Mike Lang said: “They sound like they enjoyed themselves taking part in this important event. The support is very welcome.”
“SOS day reminds us of the wonderful rescue work carried out by our volunteer lifeboat crews.”
RELATED LINKS:
Official RNLI SOS Day Web site
