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Iʼve raised £2,500 to raise money for Pill Fire Station and the amazing work they do
- Funded on Monday, 5th September 2022
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At 2.50am on Friday 29th April, the lives of my two children and I changed forever. Our house caught on fire on the top floor, and we all had to leave our home immediately.
In the time it took to dial 999, and reach the front door, which would have been less than a minute or two,, our neighbour, Jamie, was also running out of his front door after receiving the alert himself. I recall him shouting across “I’m coming back”. In the short amount of time it took to alert our neighbours and get them out of their houses to safety, the blue lights of the fire engine were to be seen coming down the road. We've since learnt that it took just 7 minutes from the time I called 999, to the point they arrived. Three more engines arrived very soon after.
I’m not sure how many fire fighters there were, but what I do remember is how supportive every single one of them was. Checking to see we were all ok regularly and keeping us updated on everything happening.
When we were allowed back in to our house later that morning, I can’t begin to describe how distressing it was. The firemen that accompanied us were so supportive. One of them advised me not to go on the floor where the fire had destroyed everything, but instead agreed to do me a short video so that I could see it. I was distraught thinking about everything that we had lost. When I walked in to the lounge, I realised that the fire fighters had removed all of the precious photos from the walls, and moved all my sentimental items in to a safer place during the fire. I don't have the words to explain how much this was appreciated. When I thanked them, they said that they were 'just doing their job'
So many people have asked what they can do to help and support me and the boys during the last week. That is such a difficult question to answer right now.
So instead, what I would like to do is to say a huge thank you to the Pill Fire Team for doing much more than “just their job”.
I would therefore like to raise as much as possible to donate to their charity, and would ask you you all kindly to make a donation. No matter how small, every penny will help these amazing people. Having a fire service in the village is something we need to support. It really does save lives.
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77
Teresa, Ty and Riley
Jun 21, 2022
Rounding it up to make it a huge £2,500 in total to be donated!
£40.00
Jacky
Jun 21, 2022
So thoughtful of you and such a great cause . Sending you big hugs xx
£30.00
Julie and Gary
Jun 6, 2022
Amazing work by our fire service, so glad everyone was ok xx
£20.00
Lucy scotland
May 31, 2022
My thoughts have been with you and the boys, well done to our pill lads xx
£10.00
Pill Community Sunday Circuits Team
May 31, 2022
So much love to Teresa and the boys! Your selfless kindness is so very admirable. Love from The Pill Community Sunday Circuits Team
£200.00
Teresa Bristol
May 29, 2022
Blown away with everyone's support. Hoping the money raised will be a help to the fire service who were amazing.
£125.00
The Argos
May 15, 2022
£20.00
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