As the days are getting longer and we’re enjoying some warmer weather, our fantastic supporters have raised the bar with some huge challenges and events in aid of us throughout April.
In a particularly daring fundraiser, Claire Edwards took part in a wing walk and shared a video on social media from the day.
Meanwhile, West Sussex displayed some stunning pieces of art in their Ashes to Art exhibition, where several local artists, firefighters and more transformed helmets into artwork.
Time is running out! Today is the last day to attend our #AshesToArt exhibition.
Head to Worthing Town Hall between 9am – 5pm to view our unique display of decommissioned fire helmets. You can also bid to win your favourite design.
More here: https://t.co/ZXkbozAQtA pic.twitter.com/pXoFy4HPhF
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) April 19, 2024
And one of West Midlands FRS’ Control team cycled 1,000 miles from Ashby de la Zouch in the UK to Milan in Italy, in aid of us.
We also shared some of our London Marathon highlights in a video and photo collection 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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Thank you to everyone that came down to our charity car wash today. 🧽
We raised £1247 for the Firefighters Charity @firefighters999 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/FFQqaFWSG8
— Bognor Fire Station (@BognorFire) April 1, 2024
" That smashed me to pieces"
Surrey Fire and Rescue sub-contractor Jeremy Dutfield tells That's TV why he is taking on a gruelling sponsored walk for @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/Ch7mOGO1pW
— Thats TV South East (@TTVSouthEast) April 4, 2024
Awesome holiday @fpvillers including the kids bagging their first Wainwright under their own steam! We should really come to The Lake District more often. Thanks for the hospitality @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/y9n2mvZgo3
— Zach Villers (@zachvillers) March 29, 2024
On Saturday 30th March crews from Morriston fire station held a charity car wash and raised a fantastic £880!🚗🧽💦
All proceeds of the day will be donated to @firefighters999 @macmillancancer and Peony Breast Care.
Well done and a big thank you to all that got involved 👏 pic.twitter.com/VhIdJSJ4Sa
— Tân CGC / MAWW Fire (@mawwfire) April 3, 2024
For Aiden’s 16th birthday he asked to do a sky dive – But what has made me really proud is that he asked if he could do it for @firefighters999 If you can share his page that would be great, if you can sponsor him even better.
Thanks allhttps://t.co/GpN0usHDEa
— Stuart Mangan (@stumangan45) April 3, 2024
Easterhouse Fire Station raised an amazing £600.71 for @firefighters999 The Firefighters Charity.
Well Done & Thank You to the community who came along 🫧🫧🧽🧽🚒🚒🚗🚗 pic.twitter.com/RWI8399Nan
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) April 4, 2024
This Sunday WM Bringloe and SM Davies will be running the @LLHalf
🧑🚒They will be taking on this amazing challenge in full Kit to help raise money for four charities – @firefighters999 @BreastCancerNow and @macmillancancer.
Good luck both! 🤞 pic.twitter.com/5yjJsBxwO6
— Tân CGC / MAWW Fire (@mawwfire) April 4, 2024
@CFO_Nottsfire is embarking on his next challenge, all in aid of @firefighters999 🚶
Craig and a team of NFRS employees are completing the Lyke Wake Walk in July⛰️
You can read more about the challenge, and donate now via the link below 👇https://t.co/XYHWvm9kOY… pic.twitter.com/si6VG3cipb
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) April 5, 2024
Early estimate of £1300 raised at ely station
Couldn’t be prouder of the players. grateful to our hero fire service staff who were brilliant today and every day saving lives.
All money raised will shared with the @firefighters999 fire fighters charity. #morethanrugby pic.twitter.com/5Sjgm2gGkC
— Caerau Ely RFC Mini & Juniors 🔴♠️ (@RfcEly) April 7, 2024
👏🏽 Thank you!
🫧 Our @wyfrs Firefighters from #Normanton Blue Watch and #SouthKirby Blue Watch raised a whopping £635 for @firefighters999 at our charity car wash in #Hemsworth.
🤝 The event was supported by @Tyresafe and @RingAutomotive. pic.twitter.com/Xa7Chof7G1
— West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WYFRS) April 11, 2024
Earlier this week Scunthorpe Fire Station hosted a water safety themed coffee morning where our cadets and prevention team delivered water safety advice and raised funds for @firefighters999.🛟🌊🚒
Great work everyone!#FireFamily pic.twitter.com/hrzLYpqpZh
— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) April 13, 2024
Firefighters and their helpers from Knightswood Community Fire Station held a fundraising car wash today and raised almost £1,000 for the @firefighters999 charity, who offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services and their families. Well done👏@fire_scot pic.twitter.com/4hDkDGXfGt
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) April 13, 2024
Milngavie firefighters, assisted by @DumbartonYvs took part in a car wash in aid of Firefighters Charity yesterday. Thanks for the generosity of all who contributed as £1224 was raised.Thanks to @Tesco Milngavie Community Champion who supplied food for volunteers.@firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/4ftqqJtPHx
— @Scotfire_EWDAB (@abewdhq) April 14, 2024
📸 In pictures: Thank you to everyone who visited our charity car wash at #Wakefield Fire Station.
👏🏽 Your support will help to raise funds for @firefighters999.
💙 Well done team @WYFRSWkfdTeam ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/fwF5C3n0ZR
— West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WYFRS) April 15, 2024
Congratulations to our crews at Collingham Fire Station for completing the Lincoln 10K yesterday 🎖️
The team managed to raise over £1,000 for @firefighters999 – double what their target was 🤩
Thank you to everyone for the ongoing support ❤️ pic.twitter.com/n69MbC8PhN
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) April 15, 2024
We'd like to say thank you to everyone who came along to our charity car wash at Tynemouth Community Fire Station 🚗
We managed to raise a jaw-dropping £1419.03 for @firefighters999
We'd also like to thank our fire fighters & fire cadets – who helped us raise a wonderful total. pic.twitter.com/85x8zz1EeD
— Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (@Tyne_Wear_FRS) April 17, 2024
Brilliant first day on Hadrians Wall on my fundraising walk for the @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/eprEJnwUVK
— Thomas Warner (@thomasewarner) April 21, 2024
Ddoe cynhaliodd criw o orsaf dân Glyn-nedd sesiwn golchi ceir elusennol a chodwyd swm gwych o £1230!
Da iawn i bawb a gymerodd ran.👏
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Yesterday crews from Glynneath fire station held a charity car wash and raised a fantastic £1230!
Well done to all that got involved.👏 pic.twitter.com/vUFP1jWsn0
— Tân CGC / MAWW Fire (@mawwfire) April 22, 2024
The Chair has updated members on the fantastic fundraising efforts undertaken by staff, volunteers and cadets over the past month.
In total, an incredible £4,900 for @firefighters999 was raised at events across Berkshire.
#LiveRBFA— Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@RBFRSofficial) April 22, 2024
Last night I had a great visit to @DSFireUpdates #NewtonAbbot fire station. The main purpose of the visit was to say a huge THANK YOU & WELL DONE for raising over £3000 for the @firefighters999 at their car wash on Saturday! 👏 Good to see the newly installed Defib in place too! pic.twitter.com/2Wxn2GTd9u
— Matt Radford (@Matt9Radford) April 23, 2024
Great effort from the Barrhead and Clarkston crews who raised £840 at their @firefighters999 charity car wash. Special thanks to everyone who attended and donated to this worthwhile charity which will help support Firefighters and their families across the country. pic.twitter.com/d8subBPcor
— @scotfire_erri (@ERRIHQ) April 23, 2024
94 Days Completed
6 Runs left to do
Over 500 Miles ran so far @Earby_Fire@firefighters999 https://t.co/uCcqPpHGi5#fire #charity #community #family pic.twitter.com/3twkM3x45z— Leanne Walker (@walkerleanne85) April 24, 2024
Well done to our wholetime fire fighter recruits who completed a ladder climb at Castle Quarter in Norwich to raise money for @firefighters999 and thanks to @BBCNorfolk for coming along to speak to us. 😀
Please see the link in comments if you would like to make a donation.👇 pic.twitter.com/W17qa7LlBu
— Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) April 25, 2024
These four amazing humans, plus an awesome support crew walked over 33 miles in full kit and breathing apparatus from Lyme Regis to Exmouth. Raising money for the @firefighters999 & @MindCharity still time to donate search up Exmouth FF charity walk 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gov2OPoSl4
— Dan Searle (@dansearle79) April 27, 2024
Completed the final 2 days walking the #HadriansWall Trail with @thomasewarner and the best of friends raising funds for @firefighters999. Well… we've only gone & done it! From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway in 7 days. What a fabulous week! Memories that will last a lifetime ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XDCzTO952d
— Borders Heritage (@bordersheritage) April 28, 2024
Doors open tomorrow at 10am for The Fire Safety Event 2024! 🔥
Day One Show Times: 10:00 – 16:30
Location: Hall 5, NEC Birmingham
FAQs: https://t.co/ZAfWfDm3CpIf you have not registered, this is your last chance: https://t.co/glIg9UK9UL
#FSE2024 pic.twitter.com/TItskYWOO3
— Fire Safety Events (@FireSafetyEvent) April 29, 2024
Fantastic Day at Govan Fire Station yesterday at the car wash raising funds for @firefighters999 Thank you to Amber Watch!
🫧🫧🫧🚗🚗🚒🚒@SFRSYourSafety @fire_scot pic.twitter.com/JTovAgAWtX
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) April 29, 2024
👏An amazing £185 banked from April for @firefighters999 from Wednesdays quiz donations at @SpeedQuizzing @queens_lytham with @djpaulobrien @LancashireFRS @LythamFire
Thankyou so much! ❤️#Charity #Lytham #FireAndRescue #Queens pic.twitter.com/nMA1Q3mtsa
— Lytham Event Company (@LythamEvent) April 30, 2024
