Kern: “You’re not alone”
Former retained firefighter, Kern, talks openly about the difference the Charity's psychological support team has made to his life.
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During a friendly rugby game between London Fire Brigade and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, Peter suffered a neck injury that required surgery. Here he talks about the difference the Charity made in helping him get back to work. Royal Berkshire firefighter Andy Grist, 35, joined the service nine years ago. 2014 saw him tackle 14 challenges raising thousands of pounds for The Fire Fighters Charity and Camberley-based Make-A-Wish Foundation. Northamptonshire Crew Manager Jamie Thompson was left with life-threatening injuries after a 12.5m fall from a training tower. 10 months later, with the support of The Fire Fighters Charity, this 38-year-old firefighter is literally back on his feet. Crew Manager Katie Love snapped her anterior cruciate ligament but defied the odds to make a recovery and get back on the run, with a little help from The Fire Fighters Charity.
Peter: “If you put the work in, you’ll walk away with so much more”
Andy: “I would say to any fundraiser, go for it!”
Jamie: “I think it’s amazing, how far I’ve come”
Katie: “I proved the doctors wrong”