$30K donation for new vehicle

A $30,000 cheque from Legacy Trust is aiding the Omanu Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in purchasing a new vehicle.

Omanu Beach Surf Lifesaving Club chairman Donal Boyle says news of Legacy Trust's financial support was met with 'pure relief”.


Omanu Beach Surf Lifesaving Club chairman Donal Boyle and Mike Savage from Legacy Funerals with the new vehicle.

'The club's former ute was limping and has retired, and fundraising for a replacement would have been mammoth.

'It would have taken the club away from what it is here to do.”

And, that's a big job, with the club being the second biggest in New Zealand, patrolling one of the country's busiest beaches.

The club boasts about 850 members and 125 lifeguards.

The vehicle will be used around the club and on patrols, it will take competitors to carnivals and other competitions, and would be regularly used for training. When the surf is not conducive for training, the ute would be used to transport equipment to Pilot Bay or the inner harbour.

Mike Savage from Legacy Funerals says the Trust is pleased to be able to assist the Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

'We want to continue walking with the club on this journey. It's a wonderful privilege for Legacy Trust to be able to donate to this club. It truly is about community helping community, which is what Legacy Trust is about.”

All profits from Legacy Funerals are distributed by the Legacy Trust to such worthy local clubs and organisations.

Donal says it is great, and humbling, when people like Legacy appreciate what the club does.

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3 comments

Overit

Posted on 09-02-2016 09:55 | By overit

Awesome Legacy Trust. Thank you from a swimmer in that area.


Great job

Posted on 09-02-2016 13:52 | By Mousey1

Good on ya legacy!! Im pretty sure all profits from Todd Gower Funeral Services are also given back to the community...


Mousey is right on

Posted on 09-02-2016 17:39 | By THDeacon

Yes, I heard Legacy bought Todd Gower funerals a couple of years back and the profits from the Legacy and Gower businesses go to the community. The lifeguards are a very good cause and I'm pleased to see the voluntary work they do to keep swimmers safe. Lifeguarding is also a great activity for young people these days. We're lucky to have dedicated lifeguard services at the Mount, Omanu and Papamoa.I


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