Highlights – June

June 2023 fundraising highlights

See some of the highlights from the last four weeks, from Car Washes to mountain climbs and much more.

Our amazing supporters have pulled out all the stops over the last few weeks to raise funds for us and support our vital work – so a huge thank you to all those who have organised or taken part in events and challenges.

In a moving tribute, colleagues from across West Midlands FRS joined with community, friends and family to pay tribute to Crew Commander Iain Hughes, who tragically went missing this month while swimming the English Channel in aid of us and two other charities.

To honour his wish to support us, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Midlands Air Ambulance, members of the fire services community planned a series of fundraisers – including Car Washes – across the county, raising thousands and shooting his fundraising total past £55,000. Here are a few photos from those:

You can support the fundraiser here.

We also saw an incredible team effort from members of the Mobilising Officers Group, many of whom work in Control Rooms while some are also firefighters, who completed the Three Peaks in aid of us.

While she says it was immensely challenging, Vicki Allen – who took park – says they were all incredibly proud of their efforts, as are we! You can donate to their team fundraiser here.

And Fire Cadets right across the UK were out in force to complete 999 fundraising challenges in aid of us, to mark our 80th anniversary. Keep an eye on our website in the coming weeks for a round-up of some of their highlights.

Below are just a few more of the highlights, as well as quotes from our donors…

And 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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Here’s how newlywed Sophie raised money for us on a particularly epic walk, just days after tying the knot!

And here’s the amazing Three Peaks challenge by Robert Cowie – whose story you can read here – who took part in full firefighting kit:

“I donated for all the support I have and continue to receive.”

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“I donated as a thank you to Camberley firefighters for their service. Thank you.”

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https://twitter.com/futureffdexter/status/1665413860646346753

“I donated because firefighters deserve it, day and night, 24/7 all year round. All honour to them.”

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“I donated after a recuperation stay at Penrith.”

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“I donated to say thank you for helping me in a time of need.”

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https://twitter.com/MalDewhurst999/status/1668910079288942592

“I donated as a thank you for your help!”

Donor

“This is a donation following a Home Safety visit.”

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“I donated because my five year old daughter loves Fireman Sam and wanted to help firefighters!”

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https://twitter.com/ccjcox/status/1672596305506451456

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