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Graham: “I’ve fundraised for years… now you’re supporting me through MS”

Retired on-call firefighter, Graham Wass, is living with MS which impacts his day-to-day life hugely. He’s been supported both face-to-face and remotely in recent years – thanks to funds raised and donations made by you.

07 Dec 2022

Ash: “I defied the odds by learning to walk again – your donations helped my recovery”

On-call firefighter Ash Mooney was told he only had a 1-3% chance of walking again after a rugby injury. However, he defied the odds and says a visit to us helped him build his strength again.

25 Nov 2022

Kelly: “I learnt so much about myself on the Sahara trek – it helped me focus after a tough time”

Kelly McHugh took part in a once-in-a-lifetime trek across the Sahara Desert in aid of us this year and says it was just what she needed after a difficult time in her life. Now you could do it too…

17 Nov 2022

Shelley: “No-one had a clue I was in a bad place, I put up a front all the time”

Shelley Robinson, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, has received our help twice – firstly amid difficulties with her mental health, and again more recently as she faced long-term symptoms of Covid-19.

16 Nov 2022

Mark: “These stays take you out of your normal life and really boost your batteries”

Mark Albutt, a firefighter with Hereford & Worcester FRS, has visited Harcombe House twice with his family for some time out to rest and recharge – and that’s all thanks to your donations over the years.

08 Nov 2022

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