Mark: “You’ve helped me put my demons to rest”
Watch Manager, Mark Schofield, explains why taking on a physical running challenge for the Charity has helped him to come to terms with his PTSD.
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Watch Manager, Mark Schofield, explains why taking on a physical running challenge for the Charity has helped him to come to terms with his PTSD. After suffering a mini stroke, retired West Midlands firefighter Paul Fallon contacted the Charity to see if we could aid his recovery and help him get back on track. Following a week at Harcombe House, his confidence has soared. A visit to the Charity helped London firefighter Dean Pounder begin to find ways to cope with his sciatica Donald Johnston, a Community Safety Advocate for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visited Harcombe House in Devon to receive help for a problematic knee that affected his everyday life. Tyne and Wear’s Community Safety Officer Mehrban Sadiq approached the Charity for help getting back on his feet after a serious illness.
Mark: “You’ve helped me put my demons to rest”
Paul: “The team has helped rebuild my confidence”
Dean: “They say, this is what you need to be doing, and I do it”
Donald: “I’m more mobile now”
Mehrban: “They get you started, it’s up to you to stay on that path”