Kelvyn: “This has changed everything for me and I can’t thank the Charity enough”
Kelvyn Thompson says the support he received at Harcombe House helped him turn his life around, after struggling with his mental health following his time in Iraq.
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Only a few hours into his stag do in Magaluf in the summer of 2016, the course of James Thorpe’s life was altered in just a few seconds when he ran into the sea, fell, and broke his neck. Here, the former London and Norfolk firefighter shares his story. As a word of warning, some readers may find the account of his accident distressing. When Colin and Sadie Morris needed funding for a high-tech helmet to improve the life of their newborn son, The Fire Fighters Charity stepped in to help. After suffering a mini stroke, retired West Midlands firefighter Paul Fallon contacted the Charity to see if we could aid his recovery and help him get back on track. Following a week at Harcombe House, his confidence has soared. Donald Johnston, a Community Safety Advocate for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visited Harcombe House in Devon to receive help for a problematic knee that affected his everyday life.
James: “You don’t think you’ll ever need help. I certainly never thought I would.”
The Morris Family: “You’ve taken a lot of the pressure off our family”
Paul: “The team has helped rebuild my confidence”
Donald: “I’m more mobile now”