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Find out how Fire Fighters Charity has supported service users across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community. Click categories or regions below to filter the list of stories.

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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

Nikki: “I know the difference our fundraising makes – we can turn to you in the future”

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.

06 Nov 2022

Melanie: “We’ve been able to spend quality time together for the first time all year”

Melanie Burgess visited Harcombe House with her mum and sister in October 2022 for a chance to rest and recharge, after both her and her sister were diagnosed with cancer around the same time.

20 Oct 2022

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