Rachel Brown is fundraising for The Fire Fighters Charity

Remembering a hero

In memory of:
Paul Brown

Dad in fancy dress - again! Sept 08

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Dad in fancy dress - again! Sept 08

Station Officer, West Mids Fire Brigade

circa 1976

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Raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity

Charity Registration No. 1093387

Every 30 seconds in the UK fire fighters are called to an incident, risking their lives to save others, but sadly they often sustain physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for fire fighters during their times of need. The Charity offers vital support services across the UK for all fire fighters, assisting in excess of 17,500 individuals every year. Our modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, located in Cumbria, Devon and West Sussex, which provide therapy, rehabilitation and recuperation facilities. Our pioneering Beneficiary Support Services offers local and remote assistance to fire service personnel 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, we are completely reliant upon donations and fundraising, so your support is very much needed. To find out more, please visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk.

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15/12/2010

Raised: 144%

Target: £250.00
Raised so far: £360.00

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Paul Brown died in the early hours of Thursday 18th June 2009, from lung cancer. He was only formally diagnosed two weeks before he died and didn't suffer for long - he died peacefully.

Paul's funeral was held on Monday 29th June at Redditch Crematorium, with celebrations afterwards at the Bull's Head pub, Kings Norton Green. It was just as he wanted, and even featured live music courtesy of family friend Nathan Mathers. Also played was a song by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe, and we closed with Eric and Ernie singing 'Bring Me Sunshine'. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a special day.

Paul requested that donations be made in his memory to the Firefighters Charity, details of which are below. Weare now also counting up money donated at Paul's funeral, which will go to Macmillan Cancer and Marie Curie, in recognition of the support they gave us all during Paul's last weeks.

Rachel & Liz Brown

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	Gem and my thoughts are with you both Donation by Alex Thompson on 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	With love from Hugh and Kim Donation by Kim Rowe on 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you Rachel and your mum at this sad time x Donation by Therese on 29/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All our love to you both Liz & Rachel. Donation by Colin & Michelle Drinkwater on 28/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Love always to our dear friend Donation by Fiona & Chris on 28/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In Memory of Paul, thinking of you both Liz and Rachel, with love Jane, Anna and Emma Donation by Jane Thompson on 28/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Another Great Fan goes to join Freddie....and now Michael Jackson...Gone but not Forgotton.. David & Irene Taylor. Donation by david taylor on 26/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I am so sorry to hear this, I spent a fabulous evening at the Imperial College in Paul's company and at many conventions, he will be sadly missed. Donation by Jim Stevenson on 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	our thoughts are with you. love linda and kevin maher. Donation by linda maher on 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My thoughts are with you Rachel and Liz, the fancy dress just wont be the same without Paul! With love... Donation by Jacky Smith on 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Big hugs to you Rachel and your mum. Thinking of you. Lady V. xxx Donation by Victoria Chappuis on 25/06/09	£10.00
	Love to the family in this difficult time. Donation by Matthew Lewis on 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous on 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	From Paul's neighbours in West Heath, Birmingham Donation by Tom on 24/06/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Rachel - Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. From your friends in Marketing Intelligence, Oxfam Donation by Susanne Hartley on 22/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rest in peace Dear Friend - will cherish memories of our last get together forever Donation by Sue & Dave on 22/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wonderful memories of wonderful fun times. Our love and thoughts are with you Liz and Rachel. Donation by Val and Garry on 22/06/09	£10.00
	RIP Paul. You will be missed. Leigh & Nathan Mathers xx Donation by Leigh Mathers on 20/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our thoughts are with you Liz & Rach. Friends will be friends xx Donation by Sandie & Justin Neal on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gary Henry on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Really sorry for your loss Rachel. Thinking of you and your family. xx Donation by Alia Formoy on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great guy - true champion, will be sadly missed. Donation by Mick & Maureen Hoole on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In memory of a true friend and member of our 'Magic Circle' Donation by Frank & Jennifer Tunney on 19/06/09	£10.00
	thank you for some great, happy memories xx Donation by Amey and Tom on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Remembering a very special man - my thoughts and love are with Liz and Rachel x Donation by Margo on 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£360.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£360.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£93.08

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