Rod Stewart Fan Club Splashes £6,000 on Lifeboat Heroes
Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has thrown his weight behind the lifesaving volunteers at Littlehampton RNLI with a hefty £6,000 donation from his loyal fan club. The cash boost was handed over personally by Sir Rod’s sister, Mary Cady, who joined fellow fans on a heartfelt visit to the lifeboat station.
Star Power Boosts Lifeboat Crew’s Vital Work
Sir Rod praised the lifeboat heroes, saying, “What a wonderful donation to such a great cause. Keep up the good work down at Littlehampton RNLI station.” The fan club, known for its yearly charity efforts, picked Littlehampton RNLI this time to support the volunteers saving lives off the Sussex coast.
Local Lifeboat Boss Thrilled by Celebrity Support
Nick White, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Littlehampton, admitted the visit struck a chord: “As a Rod Stewart fan myself, this visit was particularly special. We are blown away by such a generous donation and thank every fan club member for their kindness.”
Fan Club Rep Hails Mary Cady’s Role in Donation
Ian Roberts from the fan club said: “Thanks to the generosity of the Rod Stewart Fan Club and our Patron Mary Cady’s continued support, we’re delighted to back the RNLI station at Littlehampton.”
The RNLI, powered by volunteers and crucial donations, relies on this kind of support to keep lifeboat crews ready to brave the waves and save lives along Britain’s shores.