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The London Appeal raises over £6m for the RMBI
10 December 2009
At a glittering Gala Ball in November 2009 the Metropolitan Grand Master W.Bro. Russell Race announced the grand total raised by London Freemasons for the RMBI.
The London Appeal was launched in December 2004 to promote the raising of funds from the Metropolitan Grand Lodge. Under the guiding hand of W.Bro. Stratton Richey, the London Appeal Director, the Appeal proved to be a great success.
Many Lodges and Chapters obtained various levels of award from the Metropolitan Grand Master/Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, with 19 obtaining the highest level of award, the Silver Trowel. In total 788 Lodges obtained an award and all these also qualify as Grand Patrons of the RMBI. As for the Holy Royal Arch, 131 Chapters also obtained awards.
Together, with great team work not only from the Lodge and Chapter Charity Stewards, but with great help from the RMBI, and with very good use of the Relief Chests and Gift Aid schemes available, London Freemasons raised £6,333,848.72p.
Stratton Richey wishes to congratulate all who participated for their efforts and the RMBI is very grateful for the funds raised.
