Helensburgh’s Lions Club paid a visit to the Helensburgh’s lifeboat station on Sunday to hand over
a generous donation to the crew as they were preparing to launch for training..
Don Macdonald,President and Mel Newton, Secretary of the Lions Club and Ian McDougall visited the station to meet the crew and present a cheque for £500.
Don Macdonald “We are delighted to be able to support the Helensburgh Lifeboat station. Every year we donate to several community organsiations. The RNLI provide an invaluable service to the local community by saving lives at sea.”
The Lions Club raises money throughout the year by holding events such as golf days, an easter egg raffle and race nights. They raise money to help others and support good causes in Helensburgh. Every year they provide a lunch for the elderly and an afternoon tea and donate to community organisations
The club has also donated to the Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank, Kirkmichael Community Group and the Helensburgh Lunch Club.
Howard Morrison said, “We are very grateful for your donation. We would not be able to provide our service without the generous support of the local community. So thank you on behalf of Helensburgh’s lifeboat station and the crew.”