It’s been a very busy four weeks for our fantastic fundraising community, with mountain climbs, car washes, marathons, cycle rides, magic afternoons and so much more.
Below, we’ve rounded up just a few of the many highlights from our supporters this May.
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Well done to our Firefighter apprentices who completed a fundraiser for @firefighters999 on Saturday at two Berkshire locations – Lexicon and M4 Reading Services W. Initial counts show that around £7000 has been raised but there is still time to donate. https://t.co/Nxrixd2M37 pic.twitter.com/XIolLepHDG
— Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@RBFRSofficial) May 7, 2024
Congratulations to Thomas Warner and the team for completing the Hadrian's Wall Challenge and raising an incredible £5,197 for the Firefighters Charity. pic.twitter.com/rp1nqzRtVk
— Beds Fire and Rescue (@BedsFire) May 7, 2024
⛰️🥾 Reaching New Peaks! 🥾⛰️
What a great achievement for Amy, Katie, Lisa, Paula & Sandi who conquered the Kinder Scout & Mam Tor Loop last Thursday.💪
Just under 13 miles of challenging terrain, weather and unforgettable views – all to raise money for @firefighters999. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/sdRJj9d6qi
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) May 22, 2024
And they are off. Wishing them a safe trip over to Paris @firefighters999 @fire_scot @LondonFire @PompiersParis pic.twitter.com/0zP1hnQJA9
— @scotfire_erri (@ERRIHQ) May 29, 2024
👏 We're pleased to share that our team at the Clevedon Car Wash raised a whopping £1408.90 for @firefighters999!
🚗 Thank you to all those who came along to get their vehicle cleaned and helped us support a brilliant cause. pic.twitter.com/tP9zrXqlJK
— Avon Fire & Rescue Service (@AvonFireRescue) May 1, 2024
🏃 Next week, Firefighter Steve Moore from @LFBEnfield will undertake an incredible challenge. 🏃
He'll be running over 300 miles, to every London fire station, raising money for @firefighters999 and @rgphospice.
Find out how you can support him 👉 https://t.co/ALD1DnFuoH pic.twitter.com/EmDETpUUcK
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) May 16, 2024
My brilliant husband performed an afternoon of magic at a garden party on Sunday raising £202 for @firefighters999 🎩 🐇 🪄🔮 pic.twitter.com/in71ayVR0w
— Helen Rea (@helenamelia77) May 16, 2024
🧽 #Aberbargoed raised more than £8️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ for @firefighters999 and Tickled Pink at their car wash last Saturday!
👏 Well done to everyone involved in this fantastic event, and a huge thank you from the Station to everyone who came along to show their support. pic.twitter.com/FMly9QBLps
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) May 7, 2024
Our trainees are taking on a mountainous challenge. On 11 May they will be walking up and down Butser Hill in full kit to the equivalent of the height of Mount Everest to raise funds for @firefighters999
Go along and cheer them on or show your support https://t.co/U6u6RV04ZN pic.twitter.com/Ro3vffX24v
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) May 3, 2024
The money raised from Saturday’s charity car wash has come to a sum total of ✨ £1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣4️⃣✨.
This money will be donated to @firefighters999.
Thank you all for donating and showing how kind and generous this #community can be. 🤩 #togetherwemakeadifference pic.twitter.com/oju8yrnHDA— Bordon Fire Station (@BordonFire03) May 6, 2024
A massive thank you to everyone who came down and supported our charity car wash yesterday. We raised a total of £1935 which will be split 50/50 between the firefighters charity and our cadet group!!👏🏻👍🏼@WestMidsFire @WMFSFallingsP @firefighters999 @UKFireCadets pic.twitter.com/eLsMAC4XPS
— Wolverhampton Fire Cadets (@wtonfirecadets) May 5, 2024
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to have their cars washed by us at Invergordon fire station yesterday for The Firefighters Charity @firefighters999
Collectively you raised £470 🚗🪣🧽👏🏼#firefighters999 #thefirefighterscharity #invergordonfirestation pic.twitter.com/p05dndt7kl— Invergordon Fire Station🏴 (@InvergordonFire) May 5, 2024
My other half, who doesn't do social media, is running 5 marathons in 5 days. He's raising money for the @firefighters999 Chairty @AlexByersFFC. I don't do riding a bike one handed while videoing on my phone. That's why I nearly take us both out at the end of the video! pic.twitter.com/FnvO35C6kd
— Sherri (@berrikitson) May 8, 2024
Happy to report that despite the heat and hills, Leeds Marathon in firekit and BA to support @firefighters999 was a success, beating my 7 hour target with a time of 6:56:04! @NorthYorksFire @theyorkmix @BBCYork @yorkpress
If anyone would like to sponsor: https://t.co/NVjp4a2eJ6 pic.twitter.com/UdEW1jPMwQ— Will Jones (@ff__jones) May 13, 2024
Finally finished, an absolute mammoth effort, 10,650m in height. 👏🏻
fundraising for @firefighters999 & https://t.co/wMNrq0IhF0
To donate 👉 https://t.co/hoRJuIFedX@HantsIOW_fire @iomfireA fantastic £1,859 raised so far. pic.twitter.com/Gz8SnGt0Rg
— HIWFRS Learning & Development (@HIWFRS_LandD) May 11, 2024
I completed the Leeds Marathon for @firefighters999 this morning. 8 minutes slower than last year but I finished it and raised over £1,200 while I was at it. It’s not too late to sponsor me, every penny counts… https://t.co/kqc5Ly7Bzv @nottsfire pic.twitter.com/kpFdytiWHR
— Gerry Williscroft (@GWilliscroft) May 12, 2024
5in5. Day 5 of 5 marathons in 5 days. All in aid of @firefighters999 Charity. @AlexByersFFC
I can't explain how proud I am of this incredible, daft man! Congratulations Simon Peter Mitchell. You did it! pic.twitter.com/MDv6l2124L
— Sherri (@berrikitson) May 12, 2024
We had a great day yesterday climbing Snowdon. The weather got pretty wild and we were soaked to the bone but it was worth it and the cherry on the cake was we also raised £1,160 for @firefighters999 #firefighters #fundraising #snowdon pic.twitter.com/EfjScmfZhn
— Clare Delaney (@MsClareDelaney) May 14, 2024
A massive well done to our Apprentice Firefighters from Cohort 7 who climbed Scafell Pike in full fire kit for The Fire Fighters Charity! 🚒
The new recruits completed the challenge on May 13 to raise an incredible £1,220 for the cause.
To donate visit: https://t.co/joqyCNvkeG pic.twitter.com/LJwzIbybBV
— County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service (@CDDFRS) May 17, 2024
#Purley White Watch from @LFB_Croydon were hard at work this weekend washing cars🧽✨
The crew was raising money for The Firefighters Charity @firefighters999, and received many donations from the generous public! Thanks to all those who came along to support. 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZsY6LnVODX
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) May 14, 2024
From Leicestershire to Lausanne 🚴 🚴
Congratulations to Matt from @SWMFireControl, who recently cycled over 700 miles from Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Switzerland, raising money for @firefighters999.
To contribute to the fundraiser, click here: https://t.co/t2HLCDKVLT pic.twitter.com/Cm8Y9HIuZN
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) May 14, 2024
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported me and donated through the 100 day running challenge. Over 650 miles were ran, £745 raised plus a further £170 in gift aid. @Earby_Fire @firefighters999 #charity #running #fire pic.twitter.com/opD0zFcoB3
— Leanne Walker (@walkerleanne85) May 16, 2024
This auction is now over. It went from £50 to £315.00.
Thank you to whoever bidded and won this fantastic signed item.50% of proceeds will go towards @firefighters999 and we’re pleased to announced £157.50p will be donated from eBay. Thank you.@NorthySteve #LFB #TVSeries pic.twitter.com/7T7RiJefpz
— TV/Film Podcast UK (@TVFilmPodcastUK) May 16, 2024
Congratulations to the crew from Halstead Fire Station who have completed their mission to achieve the UK's highest ladder pitch by climbing up Ben Nevis today 🤜
They have raised more than £7,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity so far…absolutely incredible 👏 pic.twitter.com/Nbm2uSnJyE
— Essex Fire Service (@ECFRS) May 18, 2024
📸 In pictures: Thank you to everyone who visited our charity car wash at #Castleford Fire Station yesterday.
£1160 was raised for the @firefighters999 @WYFRS pic.twitter.com/nPfOuh6Sy0— Wakefield District (@WYFRSWkfdTeam) May 20, 2024
And that's a wrap for Day 1 with the team safely in Balfron and now 'rehydrating' and enjoying a meal at the Kippen Inn. Huge thank you to everyone who came out for us and here is a wee 🧵of today…. pic.twitter.com/6vhFlhW9lo
— SFRS Eastern Promise (@EasternSFRS2024) May 20, 2024
Brilliant day in the sun on Saturday with @ClevelandFB raising over £870 for @firefighters999. Thanks the #Volunteers and to everyone who #donated to the #charity or made a purchase from our toy stall. pic.twitter.com/Lw4QewWvJ7
— Dave Gormley (@Dave_G999) May 21, 2024
👏 We're so proud of Blagdon Firefighter Luke Groves who climbed Pen Y Fan nine times in just 24 hours!
👨🚒 Luke's trek raised funds for @firefighters999, a cause close to all our hearts here at AF&RS pic.twitter.com/r2J8MpsYcq
— Avon Fire & Rescue Service (@AvonFireRescue) May 21, 2024
We're wishing Crew Manager Charlie Buxton from Alfreton Red Watch good luck as he takes on Edinburgh Marathon this Sunday! 🏃♂️
It would be great if you could support him and help raise vital funds for @firefighters999.
You can donate here: https://t.co/HpQIuF1Hev pic.twitter.com/GvNzVpFDu3
— Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (@DerbyshireFRS) May 23, 2024
Thanks to all that donated to my page for @firefighters999. I managed to knock 4 mins off last years time, so quite chuffed. https://t.co/Eqdmo617KQ
— Carl Haslam 🔥 (@CarlEHaslam) May 27, 2024
👏 We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along to our charity car wash in Saltburn on Saturday (25/05).
🚒👨🏼🚒 Our dedicated crews from Saltburn raised an incredible £361.48 for the @firefighters999 despite attending a fire call during the event! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hiNxBONM7t
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) May 28, 2024
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Neil Griffiths and Area Manager Tony O'Dwyer recently rode the @StGilesHospice Cycle Spring 2024, an 80 mile ride before their June LEJoG charity challenge where they're raising funds for @macmillancancer & @firefighters999 👉 https://t.co/GRpzS2xJbM pic.twitter.com/m3n0I5Zktz
— Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (@CheshireFire) May 30, 2024
