Freemasons Provide Emergency Ambulance

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Freemasons Provide Emergency Ambulance

Freemasons once again showed their generosity by providing a £55,000 fully equipped emergency ambulance to the North-west Area of the British Red Cross at presentation which took place at Preston North End's Deepdale Stadium on 27 th September.

Photo shows the volunteers and the ambulance. ‘Kindly donated by the Freemasons Grand Charity' is clearly visible on the side of the drivers door.

The donation to the North West Emergency Response Appeal by the Freemasons' Grand Charity will strengthen the Red Cross's ability to respond to major incidents in support of the emergency services and is part of their £2.3 million appeal designed to build up community resilience across the region to disasters such as the floods which affected parts of the country earlier this year.

The presentation of the keys to the ambulance to Edith Conn, Area President of the British Red Cross took place before and audience of invited guests including a number of senior freemasons. Jack Price, Deputy Grand Superintendent Past APGM represented the Province of East Lancashire .

Photo shows John Sutherland Area Director BRC, Edith Conn Area President BRC, Bill Seddon, David McCormick and Jack Price with the new ambulance.

Several civic leaders including the Deputy Mayor of Preston , the Mayors of Ribble Valley, Lancaster and the Mayor of Fylde were also in attendance.

David McCormick APGM West Lancashire said ‘The Freemasons Grand Charity supports people in need and has a history of providing assistance to the worldwide emergency relief effort of the British Red Cross. This was an opportunity to extend that support and we are delighted to be associated with the services that this vehicle will provide for the people of Lancashire .'

Photo shows David McCormick, Jack Price and Bill Seddon and the volunteer crew.

Since 1999 the British Red Cross has received an amazing £1,335,915 from the Freemasons, this year alone we have donated £125,000 for their UK work and £125,000 for overseas emergencies.

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