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When Nikki Haxton-Jones’ husband, Danny, passed away, she vowed to raise money for us in his memory – and she and her two kids, as well as Danny’s colleagues, have continued ever since. Naomi Parton-Smith is running the 2022 London Marathon for us as a thank you for the mental health support we’ve offered her partner, Jeff. Thanks to your donations, we were able to help him find the tools he needed to aid his recovery. Mark Trudgill, a firefighter with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, received support for his mental health after his son tragically took his own life in prison. He’s now spreading the word about how your donations make such a huge difference. Maria Smith’s husband, Rusty – who was an on-call firefighter for 31 years – passed away suddenly in May 2019. She’s now running the London Marathon in aid of us as a tribute to him and his colleagues. Will Cashmore was supported by us following an injury at work in 2016. Just a few years later, his dad was also helped following a shock accident, and he’s now preparing to run the London Marathon for us to say thank you.
Nikki: “I know the difference our fundraising makes – we can turn to you in the future”
Jeff & Naomi: “Without your support we may not have our future as a family ahead of us”
Mark: “I can finally think about my son without breaking down, thanks to your support”
Maria: “I’m running the Marathon to continue my husband’s legacy, to make a difference”
Will: “Everyone supporting this Charity made my dad’s recovery – as well as my own – possible”
