Dear all

I am running the New York Marathon on the 6th November 2011 and have begun my training in earnest (with the help of Helen!). I may be biased but I feel that this is a really worthy cause and I know of many people who have been helped by them. 

Please read below for a better idea of what they do. It will be the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 and the 40th anniversary of the New York Marathon so I want to raise as much as I can so that we can all really make a difference (and I don't have to do it again!).

Please help to provide much needed support to injured fire fighters and their families. (If nothing else, they make great calendars! - Helen). 

Fondest Regards, Yours Truly, etc.

Nige.

Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an accident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for fire fighters during their times of need, and assists over 11,000 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

Their modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, which offer varying combinations of therapy and recuperation services. 

It costs over 9 million pounds every year to keep the Charity running, and with no government funding they are completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community.

For more information, please visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk. 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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So please dig deep and donate now.