RNLI New Quay's first reindeer run raised money for Shannon appeal

The runners were running in the first New Quay RNLI reindeer run which took place on Sunday, December 10.

The runners met at Haven Holiday’s Quay West holiday park’s owners club – who were working in partnership – for a briefing before taking on two laps of Traeth Gwyn to complete the 5km race.

Stormy Stan and Rookie Reindeer (Image: RNLI)

Alice Coleman, community manager at RNLI, said: “We would like to thank all the volunteers, New Quay fundraising team and Quay West Holiday Park for putting on this great event, and of course for thanks to all the entrants. We hope this is the start of something big and will be planning for another one next year.

Steffan Williams (14) and Thomas Best (13) came in second and first place respectively out of the juniors (Image: RNLI)

“All funds raised will be going towards the New Quay RNLI Shannon appeal that has reached a whopping £90,000 this year, and we would like to thank everyone who has donated and organised events throughout this year.

“There is still time to donate online until the end of December, money is still coming in to reach our target of £105,000 by the end of the year, so watch this space!”

The appeal can be donated to at https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/give-to-a-special-appeal/new-quay-appeal.