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Andrew: “It was unbelievable. I was in shock, elated!”

A regular player of The Fire Fighters Lottery and a beneficiary who has used the charity's services in the past, Andrew Alecock's numbers came in and he won over £18,000 in April 2014. Here's his story, in his own words.

07 Dec 2016

Derek: “You’re all so close to my heart now”

Derek Wilson suffered a life threatening injury when responding to a shout and used the charity's services to help him get back on the run.

06 Dec 2016

Smudger: “I wouldn’t be back on the run without you”

A motorcycle accident left Paul 'Smudger' Smith fearing for his career, but support from Fire Fighters Charity saw him back on the run, and now he's become a volunteer.

06 Dec 2016

Martin: “The staff’s positivity rubs off on you”

Diagnosed with a neurological condition , Martin Barker received support at Jubilee House

01 Dec 2016

The Cunneas: “You’ve given us a safe little community here”

A much needed family break was welcomed by the Cunnea family from Hampshire when they attended the Child and Family Programme at Harcombe House in March 2016.

30 Nov 2016

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