What’s Christmas without some festive fundraising? And our wonderful supporters got dressed up, pulled out the collection buckets and organised epic December Ascenders, Santa Dashes and so much more for us in December 2022.
Here are just a few of the many highlights, as well as some quotes from supporters who kindly donated to us, about their personal reasons for doing so…
Out today with the @firefighters999 at the @glasgowfort today and tomorrow. @ScottishFee_FFC @WedlockRichard #blazebear #charity @scotfire_glasgo @SFRHTtweet #christmascollection #fireservice #landrover #Christmas pic.twitter.com/6b9v9V981E
— Mathew Rooney (@damiendenis) November 26, 2022
“I have had a pension since retirement for some years and would like to help some of my retired or serving mates if I can who are having hard times.”
Donor
@CrowthorneStn opened up the station last night for the Xmas late night high street shopping. A busy evening with many people coming in to see the fire engine and meet the crew. We also raised Β£355 for @firefighters999 too. Thanks to the people of Crowthorne for your generosity. pic.twitter.com/zC9tWN68Kh
— Crowthorne Fire Station (@CrowthorneStn) December 3, 2022
“Instead of Secret Santa, I am donating money to a charity close to my friendβs heart. This is why I chose you.”
Donor
Spent some time with our client @ChristmasHans this morning, covering their support of @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/TYhIz49jJV
— Martin Bamford (@martinbamford) December 3, 2022
@firefighters999 Rosey Nosey Fun run done @CFO_LincsFire great finish .@LeeBoggieMarsh @batemansbrewery pic.twitter.com/CZ8pdHIMvp
— Kyle Campbell (@KyleCampbell999) December 4, 2022
“We had a fire safety visit to our new home which is a brilliant service. Thank you.”
Donor
@cfrs_cambridge pulling an engine to raise money for @firefighters999 on the weekend. Well done and thank you to all those involved! @cambsfrs pic.twitter.com/3iYbUWtwtl
— CharlotteSmithFFC (@ffc_smith) December 5, 2022
BIG #ThankYou to those who attended our Slaithwaite Fire Station for the village Christmas light switch-on on Saturday, 3rd December! π
The team managed to raise over Β£600 to split between Slaithwaite Christmas Lights and @firefighters999 ! pic.twitter.com/mE6zwR84Bh
— West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WYFRS) December 5, 2022
Santaβs helpers, aka all at Ipswich East Fire Station, are busy preparing for this Saturdayβs Drive thru Santaβs Grotto in aid of The Firefighters Charity. Join us for some festive fun this December 10th 4.30-7pm #IpswichEast ππ πππππππππ @firefighters999 @IpswichEastOC pic.twitter.com/RCs7byYWeC
— Carolyn Crabb (@CrabbCarolyn) December 8, 2022
“Last Monday South Yorkshire Fire Brigade rescued me after getting stuck up to my knees in Mud and Slurry for which I will be forever grateful.”
Donor
Our team at Holt has been extremely busy making and knitting these festive decorations for todayβs craft stall.
All proceeds in aid of @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/wuVwdWPVSg
— C T Baker Budgens (@CTBakerBudgens) December 9, 2022
#Rhymney brought some early festive cheer to the children of Abertysswg, Pontlottyn and Rhymney this week with a delivery of selection boxes π
A huge thank you to Rhymney Community Council for their support as the team raised over Β£400 for @firefighters999 π pic.twitter.com/TFd72BoLee
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) December 9, 2022
Itβs a cold morning but our @NIFRSOFFICIAL trainee firefighters and their trainers are already hard at work raising funds for two very worthwhile charities @AirAmbulanceNI and @firefighters999 if you are in the Boucher Road area today please come along and support them. pic.twitter.com/2Im6lQzSQu
— Aidan Jennings (@NIFRSJennings) December 10, 2022
“We canβt ever lose our fire service.”
Donor
Been my absolute pleasure to present three amazing ladies with tokens of our appreciation for all the work they do for the @firefighters999 and @Ashgate_Hospice. @Louby_Lou14 @DerbyshireFRS @NathanS08030527 @GavinGtomlins pic.twitter.com/ctsFeiqeGh
— Dean Frith (@DeanFrith6616) December 10, 2022
WHAT A DAY! This amazing group of people have spent the day in the βοΈ raising money for the @firefighters999 and @Sophieslegacy10 π π» completing the Row-Ho-Ho challenge. Rowing the distance between all WDS stations in @HantsIOW_fire βοΈ Proud day for T2-22 πππ» pic.twitter.com/gMxr9o6eRf
— π»ππππ’ πΏπππππππ’ (@Plumbley11) December 10, 2022
Santa has had to return to the North Pole to get ready for his big delivery day Thanks to those who came along this evening and helped us raise money for @firefighters999 π Thanks to the team from Ipswich East, Holbrook, HQ staff and @suffolkarc Emergency Response π ππ ππ π pic.twitter.com/1yHaZjYWTL
— Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (@SuffolkFire) December 10, 2022
Day 10 on our advent calendar is PD Chase who got himself down to Moortown Firestation, Leeds this morning and bagged himself a visit to Santas grotto and met the big man himself! He was delighted that all proceeds were helping worthy charities @FiresideK9 and @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/i5pj1Fgs0s
— WY Police Dogs (@WYPDogs) December 10, 2022
Last week the crew from Cranleigh and our Fire Service Volunteers did a fundraising Christmas Tree carry at the @ChristmasHans Christmas tree farm! π π
The crew raised a tree-mendous total of Β£1429 for @firefighters999, a big thank you to all involved! pic.twitter.com/zFV34JdEhb
— Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) December 11, 2022
That was a chilly weekend of fundraising @SurreyFRS style for @firefighters999 β¦. Thank you to the volunteers and crews at Leatherhead and Dorkingβ¦.. -2 and freezing fog for an open day!! π₯Ά pic.twitter.com/zVTM0aX862
— Louise Ffc Furneaux (@louise_ffc_furn) December 11, 2022
“I read Jaspreetβs story and want to support such a wonderful charity.”
Donor
Today was the turn of @fire_scot trainee course #T522 who braved the -5 conditions this morning to smash the 22.5 miles Loch Ness Hose Running Challenge! Both courses raising well above the Β£1000 target in aid of @firefighters999 & @sfrs_fst βοΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ #MondayMotivation #GetToWork pic.twitter.com/jHfbDUTVzb
— SFRS Trainees (@sfrs_trainees) December 12, 2022
@LincsFireRescue @liveshq @firefighters999 @LNAACT. Thank you all so much for turning out in the cold at the weekend. 3 amazing charities will benefit from your donations. You can still donate by visiting our βgo fund me page. https://t.co/iT5gKeuL8e pic.twitter.com/shRBbVlWcR
— Saxilby Fire (@SaxilbyFire) December 12, 2022
Santa came to town!π
Retired firefighters came down to Yaxley fire station last week as firefighters held Santa sleigh rides for the 50th year to raise money for @firefighters999
They raised a total of Β£3000.81! Thank you to all who came out and supported the sleigh rides. π pic.twitter.com/tXJDyy3rut
— Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (@cambsfrs) December 13, 2022
“Members of my family are fire fighters and I know what a wonderful job that the charity does.”
Donor
Great effort @FireSwadlincote, charity truck pull raising money for @firefighters999 ! pic.twitter.com/ADs98cOmSs
— Kingsway Community Fire Station (@FireKingsway) December 13, 2022
Out with @northantsfire Burton Latimer Fire Station 'Listen out for Santa' around the streets of Burton Latimer raising money for @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/xIleGEdLJS
— Scott_Fitzsimmons BCAv (@Scott_Fitzs) December 13, 2022
Outstanding work by @penyrheol2 at the @mawwfire annual carol service. All funds raised going toward the inherited cardiac condition service @SBHealthCharity and @firefighters999.
Well done to all involved in organising such a lovely evening.#fordecky #cardiomyopathy pic.twitter.com/PY8ghTYASN
— Cllr Andrew Stevens (@CllrAStevens) December 13, 2022
“I donated to try to make Christmas a bit nicer for someone.”
Donor
As 2022 draws to a close @Preston_Fire would like to express thanks to local and wider #Community for joining us in 2 station based events held this year (community open day and drive xmas grotto) raising over Β£690 for the @firefighters999 despite the #CostOfLivingCrises .
— Preston Fire Station (@Preston_Fire) December 14, 2022
Santa visited Stapleford for their drive-thru grotto all in aid of @firefighters999.
If you couldn't make it or didn't have any cash, you can donate through their link βΆοΈ https://t.co/L8iPHLKOA0
ποΈ Read the full story on our website βͺοΈ https://t.co/tBpSh6mLbL pic.twitter.com/FqRJ1xOvCI
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) December 14, 2022
Nice evening in snowy Forres, delighted to lend a wee hand to @FireForres crew who have teamed up with the rotary club for the annual Christmas collection. The crew do a great job each year supporting local causes, great job folksππ»ππ @fire_scot @rustyfsa @frazflo @bydandboy pic.twitter.com/gzNCIkMCfX
— Davie Hendry (@Big_Hendo13) December 13, 2022
Massive thank you to @SFRS_Bridgnorth who were out collecting last night in Highley nr #Bridgnorth for @firefighters999 raising around Β£400! @shropsfire #firefamily #Bridgnorth #shropshire pic.twitter.com/n0QuorrDZz
— Debbie Rushbrooke (@FFCDebbieR) December 15, 2022
Massive thanks to the people of Highley who donated Β£396 in aid of @firefighters999 last night while we took Santa π around.
You braved the cold π₯Ά and turned out in great numbers – thank you! pic.twitter.com/TedZsBDsxC— Bridgnorth Station (@SFRS_Bridgnorth) December 15, 2022
@CDDFRS Santa on Tour 2022. Fab community engagement and raising money for @firefighters999 well done everyone πππ pic.twitter.com/j0brhgz6xH
— CFO StuartErrington (@CFO_CDDFRS) December 15, 2022
Another great night with @northantsfire Burton Latimer Crew with 'Listen out for Santa' around the streets of Burton Latimer raising money for @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/uxfbg13iEW
— Scott_Fitzsimmons BCAv (@Scott_Fitzs) December 15, 2022
My favourite night of the year, volunteering with Santas Sleigh for @firefighters999 & @StBarnabasLinc
Humbling & beautiful to see joy & excitement on the faces young & old alike;this is what Christmas is about!
Thank you,@LincolnNorthFRS & @RilmacGroup for making a difference pic.twitter.com/zFK85CDNqY
— Caroline Swindin (@CarolineSwindin) December 15, 2022
The crew at Coleford fire station in @Glosfire have been busy since the beginning of the month collecting @firefighters999, thank you for your epic support! Looks like they've been recently joined by the #Grinch pic.twitter.com/Vyq1HvOb27
— Debbie Rushbrooke (@FFCDebbieR) December 16, 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended our Drive Thru Santaβs Grotto on Saturday. It was great to spread some Christmas cheer while raising money for @firefighters999
Weβd also like to thank those who supported the event including @Tesco, @BandQ, @sainsburys, @Morrisons & @MakroUK pic.twitter.com/uXBFYzr1rK
— Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (@SuffolkFire) December 16, 2022
Fochabers Charity Santa run tonight, raising money for @firefighters999 @willie4268 pic.twitter.com/2NVh8yL6eq
— Tylers Transport Photography (@train_spotter_) December 16, 2022
Absolutely massive effort from everyone at Bentham Fire Station today for December Ascender.
I believe we are now top of the leader board with a huge 156 ascents.
Thank you to all those who supported us today.@firefighters999 @NorthYorksFire @NyfrsR pic.twitter.com/1aErkeftSK— William Raeper (@Willr301) December 17, 2022
This morning i joined Benthamβs fire crew with their December ascender challenge! We managed 156 ascents in an hour with only 7 crew! Unbelievable effort by everyone!
https://t.co/WLdThbpRfF#firefighters #charity pic.twitter.com/GewmCtgFDU— PSO Craig Lyons (@PSO_Bentham) December 17, 2022
Basingstoke #OnCall crews were out collecting money for @firefighters999. Thank you to @FestivalPlace for their hospitality. Thanks to all who donated, it really means a lot. To all our followers, We wish you all and your families a very Merry Christmas. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/DBvAujL1cH
— Basingstoke RDS (@BasingstokeRDS) December 17, 2022
Lossiemouthβs Appliance tonight!!@firefighters999 @willie4268 @fire_scot pic.twitter.com/8QjuGzf1RW
— Tylers Transport Photography (@train_spotter_) December 17, 2022
Making memories and supporting Our Firefighters Charity, thanks to all that donated or provided their time to support, a big thank you from all @Wesham_Fire to @LythamEvent @foxs_biscuits @LancashireFRS pic.twitter.com/PeoSLXAjYN
— Danila Breathnacht (@danila_deedee) December 17, 2022
We would like to say a massive thank you to Hollys Farm, Fowl Farm and Ditchfields for touring the streets with their annual Christmas floats, this year they are raising money for The Firefighters Charity π π» Thank you to everyone for your contributions and Merry Christmas π pic.twitter.com/YuJSrrrmiH
— Penketh Fire Station (@PenkethFS) December 17, 2022
A big thank you to the residents of Portchester and those who came from further a field to see Santa and his Fire Engine over the past two days. Your generous donations will go towards @firefighters999 and other local good causes.π π»π·ππMerry Xmas. @HantsIOW_fire #Portchester pic.twitter.com/gFpstZMete
— Portchester Fire St (@Portchester28) December 18, 2022
Yesterday we raised Β£601.92 to hand over to the firefighters charity, many thanks to all whoβve donated! @mawwfire @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/BduF78domp
— Newtown Fire Station (@NewtownFireStn) December 18, 2022
A very busy drive thru Santa's Grotto at Kilwinning Community Fire Station this evening.
Firefighters welcoming nearby residents into their local Community Fire Station, whilst raising funds for the @firefighters999 at the same time. pic.twitter.com/VOfpho0xDu
— Local Senior Officer for Ayrshire (@Ayrshire_LSO) December 18, 2022
The @RothesFire personnel are out with their special guest SANTA collecting for The Firefighters Charity around Rothes tonight.@Big_Hendo13 @fire_scot pic.twitter.com/y5RTWRbO6k
— Rothes Community Fire Station (@RothesFire) December 18, 2022
We held our joint carol service last week with this year's proceeds going to @firefighters999. π―οΈ
Thanks to everyone's generosity we raised Β£644.31 on the night – thank you. pic.twitter.com/43n5i2dN8b
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) December 19, 2022
Fantastic turnout to Glossop Fire Station Christmas Market, big thank you to Glossop Blue Watch, Glossop On-Call & @mrswilson77 thanks to the stall holders and public who attended, thank you for the donations to the @firefighters999 total of Β£230 @GlossopFireStn @IanSnodgrass21 pic.twitter.com/4eu4YJM3nV
— Paul Hudson (@HuddoDerbysFire) December 19, 2022
Two fantastic family movie nights at @Bispham_Fire raising money for @firefighters999. All organised by Ff @kwood1503 and ably supported by @LancashireFRS staff ππ»ππ»ππ»
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— George Preston (@StnMgr_Western) December 19, 2022
Thank you to all those involved and the community of Waterloo Estate and Verity Crescent for coming out in the rain to hi to santa and support @ForestHolme and @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/9MZfXhzXiN
— DWFRSPooleFire (@DWFRSPooleFire) December 19, 2022
Firefighters from Largs welcoming local residents into the station's drive-thru Santa's Grotto this evening.
A huge well done to the crew for organising tonight's community event and for raising vital funds and donations for the @firefighters999 and local food bank. pic.twitter.com/AZ0pyIMHr9
— Local Senior Officer for Ayrshire (@Ayrshire_LSO) December 19, 2022
Thank you to everyone that turned up tonight to make our Santa drive through a great night. We raised Β£276 for the #firefamilychristmas #firefighterscharity and a full table of food and goods for the Largs Food Bank. Next year is already in the planning and hoping to make it
— Largs Fire Station (@largs_sfrs) December 19, 2022
A very mild evening in Craigellachie lending a wee hand with the @fire_scot @RothesFire crew. Some great community engagement and superb fund raising for @firefighters999 and other local good causes. Well done folks ππ @AndyTank11 pic.twitter.com/tNh20lXYxb
— Davie Hendry (@Big_Hendo13) December 19, 2022
Had the pleasure of meeting Hinckley Fire Station to accept a donation of Β£4000 from their Santa Sleigh Collections. Thank you to everyone who helps make this happen year on year, we really appreciate your support ππ π @LfrsKarl842 @LeicsFireRescue pic.twitter.com/SPWYCZ4UGc
— CharlotteSmithFFC (@ffc_smith) December 20, 2022
First night of our Christmas collection. Birkenbog, Lintmill and Seatown @firefighters999 @Big_Hendo13 @discovercullen pic.twitter.com/z7U2ouqzP9
— Cullen Fire Station (@FireCullen) December 21, 2022
Many supporters also organised incredible December fundraisers without a Christmas theme. Here are some highlights:
Colleagues at Pevensey station in training and running for @firefighters999 β¦spare then a few pounds if you canhttps://t.co/cLVeFwMBsu
— Dawn Whittaker KFSM π (@CFOESFRS) December 1, 2022
Full time@LFBfootballteam 3 – 0 @ECFRSFootball
A comfortable win as we progress to the semi final of the @fssaafootball English cup against a resilient @ECFRSFootball Side,
Goals: Paul Scott , Ben wood , Dean fenton
MoM: Ben wood@WalkandTalk999 @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/XtwQTAO7mD
— London Fire Brigade Football Club (@LFBfootballteam) December 1, 2022
And they have done it!
Our trainee firefighters have completed the Queen's Row charity challenge, rowing 96,000 metres in just under four and a half hours!
Well done everyoneπππ pic.twitter.com/f2IIreY1Iu
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) December 2, 2022
Great to meet Jo from @De_Wipe yesterday! Again a massive thank you to you for donating around Β£2000 to @firefighters999 over the last couple of years! Your support is very much appreciated and looking forward to working with you! #firefamily #thankyou
— Debbie Rushbrooke (@FFCDebbieR) December 2, 2022
@LamplughYoungFarmers have raised a fantastic Β£1,272 for @firefighters999 @FrizingtonFire @CumbriaFire accepted the cheque on our behalf, presented by retiring secretary, Ellie Stamper and other members of Lamplugh Young Farmers.
Thank you so much! pic.twitter.com/NyhIPUwUtE— Sylvia_FFC (@FfcSylvia) December 6, 2022
Watch this space..βcurtain upβ very soon with #WestEnd #theatres on a fantastic new #corporate #partnership supporting @firefighters999 !Thankyou #Soho crews @LFBWestminster @Paul_F_McCourt @LondonFire π§βπππ¨βπππ pic.twitter.com/rPhnw5tkKs
— Ruth Powell (@RuthPowell_FFC) December 6, 2022
Today course #T622 carried out an epic 22.5 miles #HoseRunning Challenge, Laying hose the total length of Loch Ness! in aid of @firefighters999 and @sfrs_fst, with course #T522 still to take on the challenge next week there's still time to donate! Visit https://t.co/yxYSXrYXWS pic.twitter.com/gLdp7lyw8z
— SFRS Trainees (@sfrs_trainees) December 9, 2022
π£ Todayβs the day our @mindsmatterarc duo begin #TheWorldsToughestRow!
Across #HIWFRS we want to wish both Craig and Stu the best of luck with your epic Atlantic Rowing Challenge π https://t.co/hx3IKUgF2M@ACampaigns @SolentMind @firefighters999 #TWAC2022
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) December 12, 2022
A great afternoon of #football, watching @Unity101FC & @HantsIOW_fire at @StonehamLaneHFA. Well done to both teams! Raising money for @theCALMzone & @firefighters999. Thanks to @ben_tayylor for the kind invitation. #Eastleigb #charity #Stoneham pic.twitter.com/MQu3JDDpeI
— Mayor of Eastleigh (@eastleighmayor) December 11, 2022
Thank you to everyone who took part in & came down to the @HantsIOW_fire vs @Unity101FC Charity Football Match to raise money for @firefighters999 & @theCALMzone.
Thank you to @HIWFRSFireCadet & Instructors from Southsea for volunteering!
The Event has been able to raise Β£1290! pic.twitter.com/94QFsW21Ue
— Ben Taylor (@ben_tayylor) December 12, 2022
We're partnering with The Fire Fighters Charity next year. Our West End theatres will be collecting donations for our Charity of Choice in 2023. Learn more about @firefighters999's work providing support to the UKβs fire services community: https://t.co/SwuGs0Rjwx pic.twitter.com/eUUi4LG3o8
— Ambassador Theatre Group (@ATGTICKETS) December 13, 2022
Massive thank you to @DSFireUpdates and the local communities for supporting the Recycling Banks positioned at Stations across the service and raising a fantastic Β£14,587 in the first half of this year for @firefighters999. pic.twitter.com/7auwHHn7Lf
— NatalieSearleFFC (@NSearleFfc) December 13, 2022
A big thank you to @coopuk Fareham for our food donation and Β£300 raised for the @firefighters999 π pic.twitter.com/82jO2HkTql
— Fareham Fire Stn (@Fareham17) December 19, 2022
Bag it Bin it campaign has started thanks to Wellingborough Cadets 120kg of textiles for the Firefighters Charity,please visit your local fire station with your New Year wardrobe clear out π @firefighters999 @ESCadets @UKFireCadets #bagitbinit2023 pic.twitter.com/uSbAelQY91
— ππ₯Michelle Bates (@michelle16bates) December 20, 2022
