Hoylake centenarian asks for donations to Hoylake Lifeboat to mark her special birthday

Jul 30 2008 by Sue McCann, Birkenhead News

A MILESTONE birthday has been recognised by a Hoylake centenarian - with a donation to the Hoylake Lifeboat.

Gladys (Nan) Clements, whose father was a crew member of Hoylake Lifeboat in the early 1900s, presented a cheque to RNLI coxswain Dave Whiteley.

She decided she did not want presents or gifts for her 100th birthday and informed her family and friends worldwide to send donations for the Hoylake Lifeboat Station and Boat appeal.

Between them all, they raised £300.

Dave Whiteley said: “It was an amazing and extraordinary donation from such a generous and remarkable person.

“At 100 years old, Gladys’ fundraising efforts are all the more impressive and, by helping us toward our on going appeal for a new boathouse and boat, we can only express our immense gratitude to her.”

l For more information or to contribute to the appeal, call 0845 650 3999, log on to rnli.org.uk/hoylakeappeal or send a donation to RNLI Hoylake Appeal, Admail 4049, Hoylake, CH47 1AA.