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Category: Fundraising

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.

11 Apr 2025

Lynn: “I’ve been supporting Fire Fighters Charity for 45 years – it’s a lifetime connection”

Lynn Bow and her late husband, Graham, helped by the FRS and other colleagues, set up the West Midlands Fire Service Charity Shop and she's continued running it at Open Days since he passed away – raising thousands for us.

06 Feb 2025

Caz: “Our stay helped us reset and find some headspace after a very difficult two years”

Caz Lee and her husband George, both of whom work for Cambridgeshire FRS, experienced a very challenging two years after a series of bereavements and George being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

06 Jun 2024

Gordon & John: “Our friend took his own life – now we’re determined to continue his legacy”

Colin Speight tragically died by suicide in December 2021, at the age of 47. Now, two of his closest friends and colleagues join his mum and step-dad in remembering him – and share their separate coping mechanisms after his death.

01 Nov 2023

Alan: “I climbed Scafell Pike after I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s as a thank you for your support”

Alan Simcox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in February 2023 following years of symptoms he couldn’t explain – to the point his mental health was impacted. Here, he shares his story…

03 Aug 2023

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