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I am going on the run for a week and will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity along the way.

On Monday 9 October I will set off on my county-wide journey and attempt to remain undetected as I visit every fire station in West Sussex, without being spotted by any of my 752 colleagues.

With only a tent, rucksack, £50, and no access to a car that I can drive, I will start the journey at Marine Court in Littlehampton. Subject to getting caught, I plan to finish the challenge by returning to the venue seven days later (16 October).

The fire and rescue service is part of my DNA; my grandad, dad and brother have also served as firefighters and as a child I remember raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity with my family.

Being based in West Sussex, I am very lucky to have the charity’s Marine Court centre on our doorstep in Littlehampton. I am regularly popping in to say hello and by doing this I have seen the work that the charity does first-hand, supporting fire service colleagues from across the UK who are experiencing different injuries and challenges.

Recently I sustained an ankle injury and I know that The Fire Fighters Charity will be there to help me with physiotherapy when the time is right, so now that I am back on my feet, it feels like a great time to take a week of annual leave and raise some money for a truly incredible cause!