Alison: “My fundraising in lockdown helped grow community spirit”
What started as a personal fundraising journey for retained Warwickshire firefighter Alison Insley's Fire Family Challenge became an event that brought her community together.
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Dave: “The fire service is a family, so this was my time to give something back”
What started as a bit of a joke to annoy his wife led to retired Worcester firefighter Dave Hunt raising £2,650 with an asymmetrical head and beard shave for his Fire Family Challenge. For this, we applaud him.
Stuart: “You have to just keep focusing on the road in front”
Recently-retired London and North Yorkshire firefighter Stuart Rye cycled the four compass points of mainland Britain for his Fire Family Challenge. And it made him reflect on his own journey with mental health.
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.
Anthony: “The therapy dog you helped my family bring home has saved my son”
Our Welfare Services team supported the Naylor family in securing funds for an assistance dog for their 11-year-old son, Theo, who has autism. Theo's dad, Anthony, reflects on what a huge difference Malone the Labrador has made to his family.