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I will be heading to the frozen high Arctic in late March to early May 2011 in an attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole. This will mean me skiing over 120 miles, manually hauling over 100kg on my sledge at temperatures of up to minus 40 degree Celsius (avoiding polar bears and frostbite on the journey). Im doing this as part of a personal challenge and to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.  

Whilst I have not needed the therapy/recuperation services of the Fire Fighters Charity personally, it is reassuring to know that support is there. Even thousands of miles away, I know there will be someone at the end of the phone who will be able to motivate and encourage me during my time on the ice and in addition, when I return, there will be therapy available to help me recuperate.  Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity provides for fire fighters during their times of need, and assists over 13,500 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.  Their modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, located in Cumbria, Devon and West Sussex, which offer varying combinations of therapy and recuperation services. Their pioneering new Beneficiary Support Services also offer local and remote assistance to people in need nationwide - providing solutions to real life problems.  It costs over £9 million 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.

Thank you in advance for your support. I really appreciate it and know that with your donation, the Fire Fighters Charity will be able to continue to make a difference to so many colleagues within the UK Fire & Rescue Service.

Thank you.

Lee Howell.

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