Sam: “Thanks to the charity, I’ll feel better going forward – and be better for my daughter”
London Fire Brigade firefighter Sam Hayward knows first-hand how important it is to ask for help – and just how life-changing that support can be.
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Ruari: “When I called your Crisis Line, I knew I was talking to someone who genuinely cared”
Ruari Scates has bravely shared how he reached out for support after “hitting rock bottom” – in the hopes he’ll inspire others to seek help earlier than he did, so they never get to that point.
Sue: “My dear Uncle’s decision to leave a gift in his will to you meant so much to him”
Sue Park has shared some of her memories of her beloved Uncle Pete and Aunt Betty, both of whom enjoyed long careers in the fire service and supported us throughout.
Gerry: “You’ve made such a difference to my life. Thanks to you, I’ve got my independence back”
Our Welfare Team was able to support retired firefighter Gerry Wallbank at an incredibly challenging time, allowing him to regain vital independence for the first time in months.
Lilac: “Thanks to you, my dad was able to walk me down the aisle after life-changing injuries”
Retired Devon and Somerset firefighter, Greg Rowland, has been receiving our physiotherapy support as an outpatient at Harcombe House ever since he was injured in a major road traffic collision.