Our new year of fundraising is well underway thanks to our fantastic supporters – with clothes recycling right across the UK in support of our Bag It and Bank It campaign, speed quizzing, weight lifting, runs, walks and so much more.
The Antarctic Fire Angels completed their epic challenge this month which saw them ski unsupported for 52 days to the South Pole. What an inspirational pair they made and we couldn’t be more delighted that they chose us to support.
THEY’VE DONE IT!
G & B have successfully skied unsupported for 52 days to the SOUTH POLE!!
After emotional phone calls to loved ones, theyre off to the catering tent for a well deserved hot meal, beer & use of a real toilet!
Congrats to these incredible women!
We are so proud! pic.twitter.com/Bg9N0CO4jF— Antarctic Fire Angels (@antarctic_fire) January 12, 2024
Meanwhile, a group of on-call firefighters from Thetford took on a 500 mile challenge – with all those taking part aiming to reach 500 miles of exercise between them, while raising vital funds for us. Donate to them here.
And firefighter Craig Neil set himself the huge challenge in January of running 1km on the first day of the month and building up to 31km on the 31st of the month – a total of 496km – and so far he’s raised over £720.
Scroll down to see more highlights from January, as well as some reasons for donating.
Don’t forget, you can share your amazing fundraising achievements, encourage others and share ideas on My Fire Fighters Charity. We have a series of dedicated groups you can join. Just register now and head to the ‘Groups’ tab at the top of the My Fire Fighters Charity homepage.
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Calling all Fire Cadets! The Firefighters Charity needs our help to raise £100,000 during the month of January 2024 by donating your unwanted clothing, shoes and handbags. Find your nearest clothing bank at https://t.co/21SFQvXCei #bagitandbankit @NFCC_FireChiefs pic.twitter.com/SA2rEqqHGy
— 🚒UK Fire Cadets 🚒 (@UKFireCadets) January 2, 2024
Just a reminder here at Earby Fire station we have a charity clothes bank. Please feel free to drop off any unwanted items. Items can include-
♻️adult or children’s clothing
♻️bed linen
♻️handbags
♻️pairs of shoesMany thanks in advance for any donations! 🚒 @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/4EwnjrjoT3
— Earby Fire Station (@Earby_Fire) January 2, 2024
Liverpool 2024 sold out in record time! Less than 24 hours to register over 350 competitors and the stats are in……. 37 UK counties represented , and 32% of all entries are female!!! Outstanding
Thank you to everyone who has registered, good luck with your training 👊🏽🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ia85Z4eo3d
— FirefighterChallenge (@TeamGB_Fire) January 7, 2024
“I feel that firefighters risk their lives every single day and would like to make a donation.”
Donor
There are now less than three weeks left to get your designs in for our Ashes to Art campaign.
If you’ve got a burning idea to transform one of our old fire helmets into a piece of art, then read on! https://t.co/mExDQ48qBM pic.twitter.com/37VYnL6Q5N
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) January 13, 2024
You can watch our full film of Lancashire firefighter Glen Bailey and his Herculean charity challenge here: https://t.co/FAWHhf18xj@LancashireFRS @fbunational @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/0kmCEdXNu6
— Lancashire Post (@leponline) January 10, 2024
£9,092 DONATED IN 2023 ✨
👩🏻🚒£5,092 @firefighters999
🧑🏽🚒£2,000 @sfrs_fst
🚁£500 @ScotAirAmb
😀£500 @SCYDTeam£1,000 to 4 other local charities👏🏻
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has promoted, donated and come along to our charity events in 2023 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dmrC7lkUnU
— Blairgowrie Fire Station (@BlairgowrieSFRS) January 10, 2024
“I donated following our stay at Harcombe.”
Donor
Less than one month to go until we set sail for #BoatLife2024, powered by #SuzukiMarineUK 🛥️
As the proud Charity of Choice, we're excited to be taking part at #NEC Birmingham from 15-18 Feb 2024.
Visit our crew & get tickets: https://t.co/dTpKBBRHL9 ⛵🚤 @boatlifeevents pic.twitter.com/1u5khRfQzT
— Fire Fighters Charity (@firefighters999) January 17, 2024
A good turnout for the first @firefighters999 Living Well Group of 2024. Thank you, Lichfield Community Fire Station, for hosting the meeting. An interesting and informative presentation from Carmel in connection with the @StaffsFire Falls Team. pic.twitter.com/nxxxNCBPqD
— NARF, Staffordshire Branch number 4 region. (@alfredw24481695) January 11, 2024
🙌 An amazing £301.45 raised for @firefighters999 @LancashireFRS @LythamFire from our @SpeedQuizzing nights in @queens_lytham with @djpaulobrien during December!
👨🚒 Thankyou so much! #Lytham #FireAndRescue #Firefighters #Charity pic.twitter.com/rAES7JjsMx
— Lytham Event Company (@LythamEvent) January 11, 2024
“This donation is a thank you for the job they do!”
Donor
Super morning with the District and Area teams having a brew on Blue Monday. Supporting @firefighters999 programme to encourage members across @NIFRSOFFICIAL Thanks to everyone who turned out for a cuppa👍👍 pic.twitter.com/YA60Ma6WdZ
— mark smyth (@marksmyth777) January 15, 2024
As part of the "December Ascender" Firefighters Charity event on the 15th of January (Delayed due to weather), Clydebank Green Watch completed 187 climbs. If you would like to support this, you can donate at: https://t.co/ehX3de2CBX #SFRS @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/sPeZmtb4XP
— @Scotfire_EWDAB (@abewdhq) January 17, 2024
This year I will be running the Brighton Half Marathon in aid of The Firefighters Charity. I would really appreciate any donations towards this fantastic cause!https://t.co/l6HeskmUm8@firefighters999 @brightonhalf
— henry camisa (@HenryCamisa) January 17, 2024
“I donated because my son is in the service.”
Donor
Four decades of fundraising 🎅🧡
Each year in December, firefighters at Chopwell go out into the community for their Santa Run.
This year raised two-thousand pounds for various charities with £300 being donated directly to @firefighters999
Read more https://t.co/G1N511IlwZ pic.twitter.com/KhmAMsxQ86
— Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (@Tyne_Wear_FRS) January 19, 2024
After an overwhelming response and with the target being achieved and exceeded within 12hours, @G68Simon has closed the GoFundMe page for Ff Matt Bredin.
Matt has asked that his thanks be shared to all those that so generously donated. Unusual for Matt, but he is lost for words!— Hartley Wintney Fire Station💙 (@HartleyWintney8) January 19, 2024
“I donated after a fire station visit.”
Donor
Today White Watch @Cosham23 took part in: The Run Walk Local this morning. Raising money for @firefighters999 as part of the January 5km Challenge @HantsIOW_fire pic.twitter.com/bqSXj3FbOp
— Craig Sadler (@craigsadler3) January 21, 2024
