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Rachel: “You helped me gain the mental confidence to carry my job out after recovery”

Firefighter Rachel Streeting, from Warwickshire FRS, received our support following a back injury which she feared could end her career on operational duty – and she says we helped her mental health, as well as physical.

04 Apr 2023

Cory: “Getting back to work when I did was largely down to the help I had from the charity”

Cory Whitworth feared his firefighting career could be over when he was injured while playing rugby in 2022. However, he says your donations ensured he had the right support to help him get back on the run.

31 Mar 2023

Gary: “When you retire, you feel like you lose your tribe – but you don’t need to lose that connection”

Gary Chamberlain, a retired Crew Manager from Leicestershire FRS, shared with us his passion for ensuring all retired members of our fire services community stay connected.

21 Mar 2023

Sam Metalli-Haward

Sam: “With your help our son’s differences were embraced rather than seen as a challenge”

Sam Metalli-Haward’s family have been supported by our Welfare team after their son, MJ, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. They attended a Child and Family Week and sought advice on accessing a therapy dog.

15 Mar 2023

Cathy and Paul: “My firefighter brother took his own life – this challenge is a tribute to him”

Paul Yates is taking on the 2023 London Marathon in memory of his partner Cathy’s brother, Andy Moore, who passed away in 2020. Paul now hopes to raise awareness of the mental health support we offer.

13 Mar 2023

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