What did the firefighters do to raise money?

Firefighters from Tweedale fire station completed a 24-hour fundraising challenge where they climbed up and down the Wrekin in their firefighting kit.

Who benefited from the fundraising challenge?

The fundraising challenge benefited Tyler Davies, a colleague from Tweedale fire station who has an aggressive form of cancer.

How much money has been raised for Tyler Davies?

The 24-hour challenge raised about £5,000, and since fundraising began, colleagues have raised over £30,000 with a target of up to £100,000.

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Firefighters Scale Wrekin 24 Hours for Brave Colleague

20 Apr

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Summary

Firefighters completed a 24-hour fundraising challenge up the Wrekin.
The event raised approximately £5,000 for a colleague with cancer.
Over £30,000 has been raised to date, targeting up to £100,000.

Firefighters Scale Wrekin 24 Hours for Brave Colleague

In a remarkable display of camaraderie, firefighters from Tweedale fire station in Telford completed a grueling 24-hour fundraising challenge on the Wrekin. Staff took turns ascending the 407m hill hourly, some even wearing full breathing apparatus, to raise vital funds for their colleague, Tyler Davies.

Davies is currently undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of cancer. The money raised, estimated at £5,000 from this specific event, will contribute towards advanced medical treatments and making his home more comfortable. Station manager Dave Joyner expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from the fire service and the wider community.