A HARTLEPOOL RNLI supporter has raised £1,772 for the charity that saves lives at sea.

Bonnie Pinder whose husband Craig is a crewmember at the Ferry Road lifeboat station held a fundraiser at West Hartlepool Rugby Club.

Bonnie said: "It was hard work to both organise and run the event but with family and friends helping out it was very worthwhile. Obviously with Craig being part of the crew I know about the commitment and effort the volunteers put into their training and heading out to sea in all weathers day and night on shouts so I thought it would be a good idea to help with the fundraiser.

"I must thank the stall holders who came along to support the event they were all amazing and West Hartlepool Rugby club for hosting the event and especially a £300 donation from Poolietime along with a big thank you to the Poolietime Waste Removal team who helped clear up after the event."

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Hartlepool RNLI, Chris Hornsey said: "This was a brilliant idea from Bonnie to raise some funds to support the volunteer lifeboat crew and I'm sure her husband Craig is very proud of her efforts."

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