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Region: South East

Will: “My illness wasn’t fire-related, but you still supported me 110%”

Will: “My illness wasn’t fire-related, but you still supported me 110%”

When Will Parkinson was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, it sparked more than a decade of chronic pain. However, he says the support the Charity offered him has inspired a whole new life project to say thank you.

13 May 2021

Nicola: “Every emergency service goes all out but I wanted to support the fire community”

Nicola: “Every emergency service goes all out but I wanted to support the fire community”

Nicola Matthews has no connection to the fire service, but when she decided to do some fundraising for keyworkers during lockdown, it was The Fire Fighters Charity she wanted to benefit from her ballgown wheelie bin push.

11 Dec 2020

Dave: “We helped Mum complete her bucket list by fundraising”

Dave: “We helped Mum complete her bucket list by fundraising”

London and West Sussex firefighter Dave Mayfield combined his Fire Family Challenge with fundraising for his own family, wanting to help his mum tick off everything on her bucket list.

30 Nov 2020

Steven: “I felt like I was no longer a prisoner inside my own body”

Steven: “I felt like I was no longer a prisoner inside my own body”

Having been involved in a motorcycle accident just four months into his career as a retained firefighter, Steven Tiller has since been able to return to full fitness with our support and is now preparing for an epic challenge to say thank you.

23 Jul 2020

Martin: “I hoped I’d never need your help, but thank goodness you were there”

Martin: “I hoped I’d never need your help, but thank goodness you were there”

Martin Chester couldn't walk when he got in touch with us. However, he went on to walk or cross train 10km every day for a month to raise funds for us and say thanks for the ongoing support he has received.

06 Jul 2020

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