A Swindon-basd firefighter is set to run this year’s London Marathon in full fire kit and breathing apparatus.
Dan Fry, a Crew Manager with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity when he tackles the 26.2-mile race on Sunday, 2 October.
He chose to support The Fire Fighters Charity having seen the support it offers first-hand – and the difference it can make.
The charity supports the health and wellbeing of serving and retired fire and rescue service personnel, their dependants and other eligible members of the UK fire services community, throughout their lives, helping them to live more happily and healthily.
Dan began fundraising for the charity after losing a colleague to cancer last year.
He said: “I’ve witnessed the great work that the charity can offer through my close friends and colleagues. It is very reassuring knowing that this service will be there to support both me and my family, if called upon.
“Last year we lost a colleague to blood cancer, a serving Watch Manager who lost their life far too early.
"In his name, and raising money for charity, a group of firefighters from DWFRS ran the Bristol Half Marathon in full fire kit and BA. From that incredible event, I have developed a strange passion and obsession to running in fire kit and BA!”
Dan will join Luke Pritchard, who works for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and Will Jones, who works for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, in full fire kit on the day.
People can support via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/firefighterfry
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