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Firefighter Hayley Chesterman had never used our services before her husband was left hospitalised with a blood infection – but she says seeing the support he’s had has made her feel “protected” in the years ahead. Anne Daultrey has always been very proactive when it comes to health and fitness after retirement, but she says she needed a helping hand after some surgery – and thanks to your donations, we were able to support her. Retired firefighter Nigel Bulmer says the help he received following a major motocross accident was instrumental in him getting mobile again – and has inspired a number of fundraising events since. Shelley Robinson, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, has received our help twice – firstly amid difficulties with her mental health, and again more recently as she faced long-term symptoms of Covid-19. The walking group encourages anyone joining to discuss any concerns or struggles they’re going through – before signposting anyone that needs further support to us.
Hayley: “You helped my husband’s recovery after a spider bite left him in hospital for weeks”
Anne: “Your Tai Chi sessions have really helped me in retirement – physically and mentally”
Nigel: “Our charity is like insurance… by paying in, you’re securing support for life”
Shelley: “No-one had a clue I was in a bad place, I put up a front all the time”
Men’s fire service walking group shines a light on mental health
