From cycle rides and charity football matches, to Car Washes, a little girl’s sponsored run and much more, our supporters have made our 80th birthday month every bit the celebration we dreamed of!
We’ve seen some fantastic fundraising events and challenges over the last four weeks, from FRSs right across the country, so a huge thank you for all you’ve done – and continue to do for us – this year.
Just one of the many highlights came on Saturday 19, as several members of Staffordshire Living Well Group joined forces with the duty watch at Leek Fire Station to raise funds for us and Staffordshire Emergency Services Humanitarian Aid Association. Further events are now planned for other Living Well Group venues at Newcastle and Lichfield Fire Stations.
Below are just a few more of the highlights, as well as quotes from our donors…
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Well done to Willow Quirk, daughter of an @iomfire Fire fighter who completed a sponsored run for @firefighters999 and raised a fabulous £230.10! Thank you Willow! pic.twitter.com/9GERrowcV0
— Alex Byers FFC – NW & Yorks (@AlexByersFFC) August 16, 2023
Tom Pyman is cycling over 800 miles around his hometown of Potton to raise money for @firefighters999
Tom was involved in a road traffic collision in 2017 in which firefighters had to dig a trench to safely remove him from under his own car https://t.co/9afXqQHJHF
— Beds Fire and Rescue (@BedsFire) August 1, 2023
“It’s important to help people that want to volunteer, or work in our emergency services.”
Donor
Following #Finchley Fire Station's very successful open day, the winner of the 'Win a Blaze Bear' charity raffle visited the station to claim her prize.
Eight-year-old Usshoshi was so excited to win her @firefighters999 teddy bear, she asked her mum to collect it straight away pic.twitter.com/JG2MLUtbQU
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 1, 2023
This week the Padiham on Parade Committee presented a cheque for £1000 to the Crew at Padiham fire station as this year's nominated services charitable group @firefighters999
Massive thank you to the committee for your donation and kind words 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/Y90uD6UyzZ
— Padiham Fire (@Padiham_Fire) August 2, 2023
And he’s off 🚴♂️ @CFO_Nottsfire has left Edwinstowe Fire Station and is on his way to Retford Fire Station for the first leg of his challenge in aid of @firefighters999.
We will be bringing you along with us throughout the day! pic.twitter.com/vhHdnTGHn0
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 19, 2023
“I donated to support firefighters.”
Donor
Happy 80th birthday to the Fire Fighters Charity, we love you!!! 🎂🎁🎊👩🚒🔥🚒@firefighters999
❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/AzZ1vzhOgj— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 17, 2023
The 24 hour Wattbike challenge has been completed with a total distance of 300 miles!
Watch Manager Naylor cycled the Wattbike continuously in full fire kit to raise money for two charities @firefighters999 and @Mencap.
Thank you to everybody for your support!
— Knutsford Fire Station (@KnutsfordFS) August 1, 2023
A huge thanks to everyone who came along to Lanark Community Fire Station's Open Day on Sat! It was a great day, and lovely to see so many families in the station🙂
You helped us raise over £500 for @firefighters999 and @sfrs_fst, so thank you for your support🚒 pic.twitter.com/aPQSqEIRjJ— SFRS Lanarkshire (@SFRS_Lan) August 3, 2023
Thankyou to everyone who came to the game and donated so generously- to help keep these amazing charities running. pic.twitter.com/78lvf90U5b
— Carlisle East Fire Station (@CarlisleEast) August 2, 2023
Special guests now announced to assist @firefighters999 on the day. https://t.co/UA6b7ZtfFN pic.twitter.com/wTNIiLpfZS
— @scotfire_erri (@ERRIHQ) August 3, 2023
“I donated after a stay at Harcombe House. Fab facility and fab staff.”
Donor
An amazing total of £111,587 has been raised for The Fire Fighters Charity by #MFRS over the past year!🎉
To celebrate the achievement we received a Certificate of Appreciation from @firefighters999
Thank you to everyone that supported us and attended our fundraising events❤️ pic.twitter.com/I3H12Rblb3
— Mersey Fire (@MerseyFire) August 3, 2023
Amazing news! 🥈🎉 #ThankYou so much for all the hard work and dedication. #firefamily #PlayAndGive23 https://t.co/p0nievVu4P
— Fire Fighters Charity (@firefighters999) August 4, 2023
Thanks to everyone who braved the 🌧 today to join us at Barking @LFBBarkDag open day! We raised £434.10 for the @firefighters999🔥 pic.twitter.com/EyHVb5Ywwv
— Helen Rea (@helenamelia77) August 5, 2023
Fantastic day raising money for @firefighters999 🌧 start didn’t deter the crews @FireAcomb and @AcombOnCall what a brilliant effort from all involved 🧽 🧼 🚗 pic.twitter.com/3eXE8pUNFb
— NYFRS Selby District (@NYFRSselbyCSO) August 5, 2023
“I donated as an acknowledgement of a kindness.”
Donor
https://twitter.com/MalDewhurst999/status/1688136874026479616
Well, the rain couldn’t keep you guys away! What a fantastic turn out, thank you to all those who donated to the firefighters charity, we really appreciate it. Special mention to our amazing volunteers, special appliances and casualties for helping us out. See you next year! 👋🏻 pic.twitter.com/MYaiUI3tz4
— Penketh Fire Station (@PenkethFS) August 5, 2023
🚗🧽 Yesterday, crews from #Whitchurch Station held a charity car wash, raising over £600 for @firefighters999 and @air_ambulance
Thank you to everyone who showed their support 👏 pic.twitter.com/ye8Q86hspz
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) August 7, 2023
We recently received this from @firefighters999 for our fundraising efforts in 2022/2023.
Wow! We raised £173,740.65 🤑
We couldn't raise any of this without your support at our events and the dedication of our staff and volunteers to hold events and raise money ❤🚒
Thank you… https://t.co/PnSjmpLkgL— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) August 8, 2023
“I donated in support of The Wolf Is Not Sleeping Book.”
Donor
🎉 Happy birthday to the @firefighters999 which turns 80 years old today!
👨🚒 The charity is here for Firefighters during their times of need, assisting over 13,500 individuals every year. Last year we raised £58,880 for the charity and this year we’re hoping to smash that! pic.twitter.com/AtxRWYZO8X
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) August 17, 2023
Thanks to everyone who attended our Charity football match against @Cumbriapolice .
A grand total of £413.80 was raised, which will be split equally between @firefighters999 and @GNairambulance
Thank you for your support! pic.twitter.com/eEojqbeznb
— Carlisle East Fire Station (@CarlisleEast) August 10, 2023
Thanks to everyone who supported us today including @LincsPolice we raised just over £900 today with other donations this year we have raised just over £1500 for @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/MhvNvkmZxW
— Stamford FireStation (@stamfordfireuk) August 12, 2023
https://twitter.com/AFRSYate/status/1690411988407480320
“I donated as this is an amazing charity doing amazing things.”
Donor
https://twitter.com/denny_station/status/1690432704968335360
Thanks to everyone that came along to our open day at #Cheadle Station or car wash at #Oldham Station this weekend. You'd helped us raise lots of money for @firefighters999
At the open day we ran live demos on how we cut people free from road traffic collisions and had our… pic.twitter.com/5dU2vQsKmI— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) August 14, 2023
We had a great time supporting @LFBHarrow with their charity car wash at the weekend, raising lots of money for @firefighters999 🪣🧽 pic.twitter.com/mAsPkq2831
— 🚒 LFB Fire Cadets 🚒 (@LFBFireCadets) August 14, 2023
Great effort from our car washers yesterday, 3 Harrow White Watch, 2 willing standbys (Thankyou for your efforts) and our very own @LFBFireCadets, raising over a thousand pounds for the @firefighters999 , well done all, superb 🧽🚘🪣 pic.twitter.com/hamPEeaV54
— LFBHarrow (@LFBHarrow) August 14, 2023
WE DID IT!
On Saturday 12th August, members of our crew took part in @ToughMudder South West to raise money for the @firefighters999
Thanks to you, we smashed our target and managed to raise £535!
A massive thank you to all who supported us, and helping us smash the target. pic.twitter.com/OASNonFH2q
— Hardley Fire Station (@Hardley58) August 15, 2023
Thanks to everyone who came along to our #Mossley Station open day on Monday.
We had a fun day showing people round our station and equipment, and some of the museum engines got an outing!
It was a great day out for families in the school holidays and our partners and volunteers… pic.twitter.com/PSfec4ciAN— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) August 17, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with @firefighters999 🚒
The charity does a great job looking after the firefighters who look after us & all members of the UK fire services community so we couldn’t be happier to support them 🙌
Great to be working with you guys! pic.twitter.com/p07SaMOerG
— Physique Management (@PhysiqueMgmt) August 17, 2023
Staff from around the service wanted to wish @firefighters999 a happy birthday too🥳
From all of us, thank you for supporting us over the years! pic.twitter.com/NGP8A5cFME
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 17, 2023
Always a nice Friday afternoon. Graduation of Wholetime FF’s & FF’s Control. Delighted to accept a cheque on behalf of the @sfrs_fst from their charity efforts, over £4000 raised for @sfrs_fst & @firefighters999. Well done all, stay safe and enjoy joining your Watches. 🚒👏 pic.twitter.com/WZcI4Wen4Q
— Davie Murdoch (@DavieMurdoch) August 18, 2023
That’s a wrap for our car wash! Thank you to everyone who come and donated to The Fire fighters Charity, we really appreciate it! 🚒🚙🚗 @firefighters999 @autoglym @CheshireFire pic.twitter.com/CSBwRxlgxp
— Penketh Fire Station (@PenkethFS) August 19, 2023
World Humanitarian Day: Leek Community Fire Station @StaffsFire duty crew, SESHAA members and veteran firefighters raised £704.43p for @firefighters999
and the SESHAA Poland project. #Firefighters great people 👏 👍 pic.twitter.com/QKyNeWCBjw— NARF, Staffordshire Branch number 4 region. (@alfredw24481695) August 19, 2023
Great to see the public support with the @Blackburn_Fire station charity car wash today, organised & carried out by Blue watch & volunteers. All in support for the @firefighters999. Big applause to FF Natalie who directed traffic to the venue. pic.twitter.com/dckRPyB7M5
— CFSP_Eastern (@LFRSCFS) August 19, 2023
And that’s a wrap… finishing at Mansfield Fire Station after over 100 miles of cycling!
Now put your feet up @CFO_Nottsfire and enjoy your weekend!
Thank you everyone for the support! pic.twitter.com/Ozp5zDZilN
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 19, 2023
🚗🧽 Yesterday, On-Call Firefighters from #Caldicot Station held a charity car wash, raising over £350 for @firefighters999 and @HopeRescue
A big thank you from the Station to everyone who showed their support and raised an incredible amount 👏 pic.twitter.com/84RGxExGn4
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) August 21, 2023
🏃 Going the extra mile for charity!
🚒 On (10/09) a number of our colleagues will be participating in the world's largest half marathon, the #GreatNorthRun to raise funds for @firefighters999!
👨🚒 Sponsor #TeamCFB by visiting our Just Giving page here – https://t.co/XU6KFK2J84 pic.twitter.com/BqZ0JdH9xx
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) August 23, 2023
@fire_sussex @KOliverTaylor @CFOESFRS in Hove today climbing 42 floors on the hour, every hour to raise money for The Firefighters Charity and Tommy’s baby charity. Great support so far, even our paramedics have popped along. Halfway to our £2500 target! pic.twitter.com/U4PpysZjfM
— Nick Oliver-Taylor (@nolivertaylor) August 24, 2023
Thank you so much to everyone that took the time to visit our Open Day on Saturday!
We managed to raise a massive £2600 for @firefighters999 🚒
We hope you all had a good time🔥
📸 @brightonsnapper pic.twitter.com/DaavUjW99f
— Shoreham Fire Station (@ShorehamFire) August 28, 2023
Thanks to everyone who came to the Great Yarmouth Fire Station Open Day on Saturday. 🚒
Your kind support meant we raised an incredible £1234 for @firefighters999. @BarclaysUK have kindly agreed to match that, meaning the grand total is now £2468!#firefighterscharity#NFRS pic.twitter.com/1DFtFZRUsY— Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) August 30, 2023
