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Kelly: “I learnt so much about myself on the Sahara trek – it helped me focus after a tough time”

Kelly McHugh took part in a once-in-a-lifetime trek across the Sahara Desert in aid of us this year and says it was just what she needed after a difficult time in her life. Now you could do it too…

17 Nov 2022

Shelley: “No-one had a clue I was in a bad place, I put up a front all the time”

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.

16 Nov 2022

Mark: “These stays take you out of your normal life and really boost your batteries”

Mark Albutt, a firefighter with Hereford & Worcester FRS, has visited Harcombe House twice with his family for some time out to rest and recharge – and that’s all thanks to your donations over the years.

08 Nov 2022

Nikki: “I know the difference our fundraising makes – we can turn to you in the future”

When Nikki Haxton-Jones’ husband, Danny, passed away, she vowed to raise money for us in his memory – and she and her two kids, as well as Danny’s colleagues, have continued ever since.

06 Nov 2022

Melanie: “We’ve been able to spend quality time together for the first time all year”

Melanie Burgess visited Harcombe House with her mum and sister in October 2022 for a chance to rest and recharge, after both her and her sister were diagnosed with cancer around the same time.

20 Oct 2022

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