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Nicky Lewis’ husband Martin was a firefighter in the RAF and MOD for several years. Thanks to your generous donations, he was helped by us in the months before he sadly passed away – and Nicky has been supported ever since. Emily Smith, whose partner is a firefighter with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, won our Jackpot of £25,000. Here she reveals why she pays in to the Lottery every month and her delight at discovering she’d won. Craig Sadler has supported the Charity for years and now, as his son joins the service and begins working in the same station as him, he too hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps. Tess Churchill reveals how a stay at Harcombe House provided the support she needed following a sudden battle with cancer, which led to major surgery and time off work. We’ve supported Phil Maynard for years – firstly with his mental health and more recently following a hip replacement. Now he’s going above and beyond to show his appreciation.
Nicky: “Knowing I won’t be forgotten about after losing my husband is amazing”
Emily: “Our Lottery is something so easy you can do that does so much to help others”
Craig: “I’ve always supported the Charity after seeing how it helps, now my son will too”
Tess: “The Charity empowers you to approach things differently – it’s so impactful”
Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”
