John: “If I could, I would recommend it to everyone”
John Oakley accessed our services after finding out he would need a knee replacement, and also discovering that he had cancer of the kidney
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John Oakley accessed our services after finding out he would need a knee replacement, and also discovering that he had cancer of the kidney Derek Wilson suffered a life threatening injury when responding to a shout and used the Charity's services to help him get back on the run. 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. Devastatingly Hampshire firefighter Steve Holder lost his wife, Sharon last year, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. However, in her memory he ran an incredible 20 marathons in 2016 to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity Adam Way, 38, is a firefighter in Gosport, Hampshire. A father of one, he accessed the Charity’s services after injuring his back while practicing Jiu-Jitsu, spending two weeks at Harcombe House. After returning, he passed his fitness test and returned to active duties.
John: “If I could, I would recommend it to everyone”
Derek: “You’re all so close to my heart now”
Jamie: “I think it’s amazing, how far I’ve come”
Steve: “Your support means so much to me”
Adam: “Get it out of your head that the Charity’s just for sick people”