Hi everyone!!

My name is Danielle Meehan and I am 23years old. For those of you who are not familiar with me perhaps you are more familiar with my Dad, Eamonn Meehan, or perhaps this is the first time you have come across me and my family, and if that is the case, I thank you for taking the time to read this. As some of you are aware, three years ago this January my Dad, a London Station Officer in the Fire service, tragically died of a sudden heart attack, only aged 49. He was such a cheerful, loving, funny man, who seemed to touch so many lives, so much so that everybody felt like they had lost their best friend. As you can imagine, loosing my Dad came as a huge shock to everyone. To think that he would not be around anymore was heartbreaking, knowing that he would miss so many milestones in mine, my sister’s and my Mum’s life was incomprehensible.
 My Dad worked so hard for my sister and I to achieve our goals and he always supported us in every way imaginable (often painting in the rain so that he could help us out a little more at University!!). However, my Dad’s untimely death occurred whilst Lauren and I were still studying for our degree, which we could then only complete due to the loyal and amazing help we received from the Benevolent Fund. Without their support Lauren and I could not have remained at University, neither could I have gone on to complete my Master’s degree without their help. I am just so thankful and grateful for the outstanding support my family received from the Fire Brigade as the Benevolent fund truly did become part of our achievements, and I know that my Dad would be so thankful to them for caring for his family.
Therefore running for the Benevolent Fund, in the New York Marathon, means so much to me, as I could not have hoped for a better way to give something back to this worthy cause, than raising money for it myself. The help and support we received I will never forget, and therefore hope that by giving something back, they can care for another family, and make that difference which they did in mine.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Fire Services National Benevolent Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Lots of love!!