I'm raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity by taking part in 2014 Bupa Great North Run. Please sponsor me at
www.virginmoneygiving.com/EricRobson http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EricRobsonI am running the Bupa Great North Run for the 1st time. At 58 years old I must be mad! I am trying to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity, a charity close to my heart. I served for 34 years in the Fire and Rescue Service and thankfully I never needed their assistance although many colleagues I served with did, for various reasons.
The Fire Fighters Charity exists to help members of the fire and rescue community who put their lives on the line every day to save others. They provide services that enhance the quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families when in need. This is usually when, but not limited to, in need through injury or death. They, like other charities, receive no other funding other than by donations and fund raising activities. I have been pleased to be involved in raising funds over my service life through various fund raising activities, and this is another one which will help them to raise money and will help me achieve a personal goal. Read more about the Fire Fighters Charity at;
http://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/homeMy training started in February. The first sessions usually ended in me wondering what was I thinking about at my age! Now the sessions are going well, so I have no doubts that I will be able to finish without too much trouble
. I even managed the 5K run last week. I will keep you regularly posted about my progress and post some pictures.