Jane Madigan
Donations to RNLI in Memory of Mike Madigan
Fundraising for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution
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As many of you know, Mike Madigan loved sailing along the Devon coast and exploring the River Dart. He had a huge admiration for the work of the volunteer lifeboat crews all around the country. That is why he became a patron and staunch supporter of the local Dart RNLI Lifeboat Station, who save lives up and down the river, as well as along the coast from Start Point to Berry Head - whether those in peril on the sea, or simply holidaymakers who get into trouble on a beach as the tide turns... Along with his wife Jane, he raised thousands of pounds for what he jokingly called "my insurance policy"! With construction underway of the new permanent lifeboat station just by Dart Marina, where Mike moored several boats over the years, it seems only fitting to continue his legacy with this appeal for lifesaving funds, rather than flowers.... Many thanks, from Mike's family.
More details from the RNLI
The original Dartmouth Lifeboat Station was established in 1878 but was closed in 1896. The existing Dart Lifeboat Station was established in 2011 when a temporary Lifeboat Station was constructed on the Coronation Park.
The original lifeboat station cost £300 and was built on land owned by Raleigh Estates, with a slipway being built at Sandquay for a cost of £61 in 1879. The lifeboat station was sold for £100 when it was closed in 1896.
This Appeal has been launched to fund the £1.3 million cost of renovating the old lifeboat station which will house the stations D-Class lifeboat and provide modern facilities, which include dedicated changing facilities, workshop, training, and crew welfare facilities.
You can support the appeal in many different ways including making a donation to this JustGiving page.
With your help we can provide our volunteer crews and their support teams with the facilities that they need to continue their work of saving lives along the Devon Coastline.