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Category: Families

Steve: “On-call firefighting runs in our family – your donations have helped us through hard times”

Steve Bartlett, his brother, their father and their uncle have all worked as on-call firefighters at the same station, now and in the past – and Steve says we’ve supported them throughout most of that time.

13 Jun 2022

Maria: “I’m running the Marathon to continue my husband’s legacy, to make a difference”

Maria: “I’m running the Marathon to continue my husband’s legacy, to make a 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.

07 Jun 2022

Helen: “My partner needs 24-hour care – your donations helped me support my family”

Helen: “My partner needs 24-hour care – your donations helped me support my family”

Helen’s life completely changed in 2019 when her firefighter partner, Paul, was left needing 24-hour care following a horrific assault. She says, thanks to your donations, she’s been able to access vital support since.

09 May 2022

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

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.

26 Apr 2022

Will: “Everyone supporting this Charity made my dad’s recovery – as well as my own – possible”

Will: “Everyone supporting this Charity made my dad’s recovery – as well as my own – possible”

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.

07 Apr 2022

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