The McCartans: “To not have to keep explaining or apologising is such a relief”
The McCartan family from Northern Ireland recently attended the Charity's Child and family Programme. Here's their story.
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Val: “I am in awe of the help I have been given”
The Charity supported Val Rowinski with the funding she needed to purchase a life-changing wheelchair. Here's her story.
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
Andy: “I would say to any fundraiser, go for it!”
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.
Matt: “We want to enable the Charity to continue to provide the best service”
Firefighters and staff at Cambridge Fire Station believe successful charity fundraising is all about teamwork. Matt House, the station’s Charity Rep, has led the station’s charity efforts for the past four years and has been involved with fundraising for The Fire Fighters Charity since he joined in 2007.