We’re starting to see a hint of summer round the corner and you’ve once again raised the bar sky high throughout March with some fantastic fundraising events and challenges.
From mountain climbs and Half Marathons, to Car Washes and so much more, you’ve raised vital funds to support people just like you in our fire services community – and we’re so grateful for your ongoing support.
Below are just a few highlights…
And don’t forget, you can share your amazing fundraising achievements, encourage others and share ideas on MyFFC. We have a series of dedicated groups you can join, from Fire Family Challenge and Challengers to Runners, riders, walkers and more!
At the weekend Dan Clegg ran the Liverpool Half Marathon as part of his fundraising in full fire kit! He will be doing the London Marathon later in the year as well! Brilliant photos and thank you for supporting @firefighters999 . I'm looking forward to the updates! pic.twitter.com/oDfghlLBEt
— Alex Byers FFC – NW & Yorks (@AlexByersFFC) March 29, 2022
Meet Kelly. ? Kelly is fundraising for @firefighters999. On 26/03/2 she'll be heading to Morocco to embark on a tough 100km trek across the Sahara Desert over the space of 5 days. Read more ? https://t.co/T43AgAyMzI Good luck Kelly! ? #eggroup #firefamily pic.twitter.com/uhzhNqYs0U
— EG Group (@TheEGGroup) March 16, 2022
A little half marathon for the @firefighters999
I'm not leaning on the railing it's stopping me falling over? pic.twitter.com/hTrEpUMnvP— Vinnie ? (@vinnieb70) March 20, 2022
Today is the day! ?
Don’t forget to track our team of firefighters as they take on the Cumbria 3 Peak Challenge in full firekit and BA
Tracker link https://t.co/WihE0k6L3U
JustGiving page link https://t.co/zOqJhOVmig
Thank you for all your support!
Let’s do this ⛰??? pic.twitter.com/pat2snnMxH
— Ulverston Blue Light HUB (@UlverstonBLH) March 11, 2022
Woolston and District Bowling Club raised an amazing £3,815.11 in 2021 in memory of their President’s Father, Sub Officer Len Westerman from St Mary’s Fire Station.
What a fantastic car wash! £2300 raised for @firefighters999 and just under £200 from the good people of Newbury in spare change to go towards the #ukraineappeal. Thanks to everyone who donated, thanks to all the volunteers and thanks to @Dominos_UK @McDonaldsUK for feeding us! pic.twitter.com/qxb1MPVZi0
— Newbury Fire Station (@NewburyFS) March 27, 2022
Wowzers what a day! I made it not quite the time I wondered but I’m so happy. Massive thank you to all my sponsors. @mawwfire @BreconFire @craig_thomas111 @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/cgRh2HQy2x
— DawnLawrence (@DawnLaw00656854) March 27, 2022
Rob and Chris had a wee training walk this morning up Schiehallion. Cracking day for it! All training towards the big event in October for the West Highland Way. Good effort lads ?
Raising money for the Charities @firefighters999 @SOBScharity pic.twitter.com/xMI33r799G
— Walk With Speighty – West Highland Way 2022 (@walkwispeighty) March 7, 2022
People of crowthorne! We’ll be holding our charity car wash this Saturday @CrowthorneStn from 10-3 raising much needed funds for @firefighters999 Come on down and see us. Spread the word! £100k target for the charity this year so every penny counts! pic.twitter.com/xP0qWW5v3I
— Crowthorne Fire Station (@CrowthorneStn) March 8, 2022
We would like to thank everyone that came along to our charity car wash today. We raised an amazing £1066 which is all going to charity. Thank you do much from us all here at Waterlooville @HantsIOW_fire@craigsadler3 @danlee7655 @mndassoc @firefighters999 @jasavery @leesheeny pic.twitter.com/iNdx5ig2Xs
— WaterloovilleFireStn (@waterlooville19) March 5, 2022
We are pleased to say that we will be holding a car wash on the 26th March to raise funds for @firefighters999.
More details to follow regarding times.It has been so hard on the charity to be able to raise funds due to COVID-19 restrictions so we are really happy we can help.
— Wem Fire Station (@SFRS_Wem) March 5, 2022
**NEWS FLASH**
We will be taking part in the national Firefighters car wash @LouthFire ??
All donations raised will be in aid of @firefighters999
We will be opening our doors at 10am on Sunday the 27th of March until 4pm#Cakes ? #Drinks ☕️ #CarWash ? @LouthLeaderNews pic.twitter.com/5WWGt6apN8
— Louth Fire Station (@LouthFire) March 8, 2022
Get down to Skelmersdale Fire Station this Saturday to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity & to support local cause Gemma's Gems.#charitybeginsathome@firefighters999 @LancashireFRS @LancsPolice @NWAmb_Wellbeing pic.twitter.com/hbyKVSPih6
— Skelmersdale Fire (@skemfire) March 8, 2022
Keep your eyes peeled for our North East Command Group Managers who will be cycling 200km in two days this weekend for @firefighters999
Find out more about the challenge and donate here: https://t.co/uuHksXrVek pic.twitter.com/mUW12pTYLH— Essex Fire Service (@ECFRS) March 17, 2022
Firefighters from Whitstable, Ramsgate and Faversham will be holding charity car washes this Saturday. Why not come down and help our crews raise money for @firefighters999?
Find out more, here: https://t.co/V4iiTU0P3H pic.twitter.com/7wM5ovlDj6
— Kent Fire and Rescue Service (@kentfirerescue) March 18, 2022
Another few bags full of clothes donated @Rushmoor02 to @firefighters999 ?? pic.twitter.com/WIf2Q1PfMc
— Harry (@harryjpinnock) March 18, 2022
Well done Lily Dewar aged 10 tonight she finished her running challenge 1 mile a night over the last month.
Lily has raised an Awesome £550 so far for @firefighters999.
Hayling Fire Station are very proud of you Lily.https://t.co/OahFzt5T22 pic.twitter.com/DpR1KT5TOw— Hayling Island Fire (@HaylingFire21) March 31, 2022
Mablethorpe Fire Station would like to say a huge thank you to Seahaven Springs Residents Association for their incredibly generous donation of £440 to The Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999 ?? pic.twitter.com/Htf793LyAm
— MablethorpeFire (@MablethorpeFire) March 22, 2022
A huge thank you to all those who attended Stanground fire station's charity car wash on Saturday. ??
We are pleased to announce over £2700 was raised for @firefighters999!
Particular thanks to @PapaLuigi83 and A2B euro cars for their generous support once again ❤️#Charity pic.twitter.com/jla7EalcJs
— Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (@cambsfrs) March 23, 2022
Glorious day for our Charity Car Wash at Rickmansworth Fire Station. Open until 2pm. All proceeds are for the Firefighters Charity. pic.twitter.com/Pt6pyiIS9E
— James Moran (@JamesMoran_HFRS) March 19, 2022
Been a while but every opportunity possible will always support this amazing charity @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/hQWBGL5zKq
— Philippa Reece (@glitterypips) March 24, 2022
We've reached our target the night before the event! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and helped to publicise the event. The support has been incredible!
£3,033.50 raised of £3,000.00 target by 101 supporters@firefighters999 @TASCharity @policecareuk
— The Firefighter Hill Climb (@FFHillClimb) March 24, 2022
And they’re off! WTR 1-22 recruits are walking from Bognor pier to Worthing pier raising money for @firefighters999 & @FIRE_AID_UK feel free to donate and support. ??? #charity #donate #support @WestSussexFire @SBL_WG240 @MarvinCSmith @mikedunham8829 @BognorFire pic.twitter.com/Ex4kqQGdLh
— Jim Mackay (@JimMackay77) March 25, 2022
Thank you to everyone who donated and took part in our charity car wash.
An amazing £775 was raised for The Firefighters Charity @firefighters999
Amazing result by all ????? pic.twitter.com/zgtfjCUORw— New Milton Fire Stn (@NewMilton51) March 29, 2022
Well done to our Seahouse on-call crew! They had a charity car wash and raised £430 for the @firefighters999 on Saturday. #FireFamily #NotJustfires
Crew were also on hand to talk all things recruitment. pic.twitter.com/OLc9aPOibX
— Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (@NlandFRS) March 29, 2022
Good luck to our new Wholetime Firefighter recruits today as they take on the immense challenge of running 600 lengths of 70mm hose in 8 hours, raising funds for @firefighters999 and @CR_UK
Join us from 10am at Tesco Extra, Cardiff Road to show your support ? pic.twitter.com/N0WzfV0a8X
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) March 30, 2022
