With just a few weeks of festive celebrations ahead of us, our fundraisers have been pulling out all the stops throughout November to raise vital funds for us,
From a Land Rover Run to some early Christmas events, a truck pull, moustaches for Movember and so much more, we’ve seen some memorable events and challenges take place.
One pair even challenged themselves to live off WWII rations for the entire month, all in aid of us:
And the Antarctic Fire Angels began their epic challenge of skiing 1,130km from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. Read more about that here:
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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As a volunteer for @firefighters999 ,I like to help out where I can on the busiest night of the year for our firefighters!Teamed up with Marinis,Kilsyth and dropped off some pizza,chips and goujons so our local firefighters can grab and go if needed! Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/2er1HwVGFp
— A Queenan (@AQ74410) November 5, 2023
Yesterday @elvisandkresse launched their own million pound bag in response to the million dollar one – except they'll be donating £1M to charity. We're extremely grateful that our Charity will be receiving 50% of the proceeds 🧡👜
Find out more about it: https://t.co/hrLtGGuNk8 pic.twitter.com/W6ockZFrrr
— The Fire Fighters Charity (@firefighters999) November 8, 2023
“I donated to help people who have experienced trauma”
Donor
Every year, FRS's pull out all the stops to organise safe Bonfire Night events – many of them in aid of us 🎇
And this year, there were some impressive displays –with thousands raised by our supporters 🌟
Here's just a few of the sparkling highlights: https://t.co/sYXhmI9bit 🎆 pic.twitter.com/ABLneiVdzY
— The Fire Fighters Charity (@firefighters999) November 15, 2023
They’ve landed at Union Glacier Base Camp- Antarctica!! A day or so here before heading off towards the South Pole.
Track their progress via the website https://t.co/HZB89zwRNi pic.twitter.com/nt3VEKVtks— Antarctic Fire Angels (@antarctic_fire) November 20, 2023
“I donated for the wonderful work the Charity does providing accommodation for living well group weeks”
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Sunday saw the annual Land Rover Run in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity. 👩🚒
£3,450 was raised, with 180 vehicles travelling from Westacre Theatre to Holkham Hall.
A massive thanks to everyone who took part and supported the event🤩
Photo credit: Paul Tibbs Photography 📸 pic.twitter.com/qRTM9Se1O3
— Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) November 7, 2023
The Shrewsbury and District Darts League set their sights on a different kind of target this year: to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity 🎯
Read about the incredible amount they raised here: https://t.co/uwrGiDdZkL pic.twitter.com/nYmqcTStQv
— Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (@shropsfire) November 9, 2023
“I donated on Giving Tuesday because my son admires firefighters”
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Tad Station Tad10 team smashed their 10 miles in Firekit and BA in 2 hours and 11 minutes!
Thanks to everyone for supporting, both by donations to @firefighters999 and on the course today!
If you would like to donate, please go to: https://t.co/oI7r21RVSi@NorthYorksFire pic.twitter.com/8WcWQx5OrN
— Tadcaster Fire Station (@NYFRS_Tad) November 19, 2023
Our Trainee Firefighters, who are gearing up for their Charity Car Wash on Saturday 2 December, have made a fun video to promote the event. All proceeds go to @Firefighters999 @NIHospice @SandsUK.
Visit our website for further details https://t.co/cQmoetN7NB pic.twitter.com/KALaXDvXHK
— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) November 29, 2023
“I donated for help given by my local fire service”
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@Hyndburn_Fire have washed cars today and raised £1304 to split between @firefighters999 and @PoppyLegion. What a result! pic.twitter.com/n8Hlys6j1v
— Chris Archer (@WMgr_REP) November 11, 2023
Silence for our fallen at 11am, followed by our car wash which went extremely well today, collecting £1,304. All thanks to the large number of volunteers and our wonderful community supporting the car wash with generosity & attendance whereby the proceeds will be split between… pic.twitter.com/rEEpuvmzL2
— CFSP_Eastern (@LFRSCFS) November 11, 2023
“I donated to help people who have experienced trauma.”
Donor
Tonight’s @SpeedQuizzing we raised £47.50 at @queens_lytham for @firefighters999 with @djpaulobrien Thankyou all so much! #Lytham @LythamFire #Fireandrescue #Charity pic.twitter.com/pKklE35dGE
— Lytham Event Company (@LythamEvent) November 8, 2023
First #DecemberAscender lid now only awaiting a winners badge & name to be added.
Time to start on lid number 2 for @firefighters999 #SmokeEater_Art pic.twitter.com/orXHDCF73d— Sandybwoy (@sandybwoy) November 10, 2023
Good luck to our trainee firefighters who are taking part in a gruelling charity event tomorrow in Chester city centre to raise money for @firefighters999 and to raise awareness of #Fatal5 road safety campaign.
Full details or to donate 👉 https://t.co/WIO8q6fB6k pic.twitter.com/MZ9Il6xJP0
— Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (@CheshireFire) November 16, 2023
“I donated to thank you for help given to colleagues”
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They've done it!! 👏
Well done to our trainee firefighters who have completed their charity challenge.
There's still time to donate and support @firefighters999.
👉 https://t.co/vgDTE4EFZY pic.twitter.com/FmeF6UqxZB
— Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (@CheshireFire) November 17, 2023
A huge thank you to Enva (Colwick, Nottingham) who have generously donated a cheque of £1000 to @firefighters999 to support sick and injured firefighters and their families. https://t.co/3siqF1TaIJ pic.twitter.com/R3w8Kkv5Ab
— Matt Reavill (@Reavill_Matt) November 17, 2023
Had a house clear out and ended up with FOUR bags of old clothing 🫣, best place to put them is in my local @firefighters999 clothing bin!
Find out where your local one is here https://t.co/GApOpa0cCU pic.twitter.com/w5AroNKm9s— Karla Stevenson (@Karla5188) November 18, 2023
North Somercotes fire station raised a total of £729.50 from a car wash and quiz last Sunday! Thanks to all those who donated prizes, competed in the quiz and brought cars for us to clean, even the big truck 😮 Stand by ladder crew!@LincsFireRescue @CFO_LincsFire @karlfoxall pic.twitter.com/qQiyS7vQAK
— Jim Camwell (@Old_Manor_Jim) November 21, 2023
Over the weekend Newark and Misterton Fire Station held charity events to raise money for @firefighters999, raising over £1,200 in total.
Thank you to everyone who went along to these events to support us and the charity ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gJvP8cFpoh
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) November 28, 2023
Well done to our latest Full-Time recruits and Training Team who raised £1,496 for @firefighters999 at their recent car wash in Beverley. Thank you to everyone who donated, the money raised will help to support Fire and Rescue Staff across the country. 🚒❤️#FireFamily pic.twitter.com/Cg2fAppmfk
— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) November 28, 2023
