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Closed 31/12/2018
Weʼve raised £10,745 to to help Paul with his recovery
- Funded on Monday, 31st December 2018
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Story
This is Paul Copper,
He's just turned 50.
Paul has been a Firefighter and Watch Manager for over 25 years. Many of us have had the pleasure of working alongside him. He is very much loved and by his family, friends and the countless firefighters he has worked with over the years, both in Essex and Hertfordshire.
Last week Paul contracted sepsis, a rare but potentially deadly infection, which has quickly attacked his organs including his brain.
He is currently in a medically induced coma whilst doctors try to stop the bleeding on his brain.
The prognosis for Paul is not good, but he will fight.
This Just Giving page has been set up to help, in some small way, with the things Paul will need during his recovery and for the rest of his life. Donations, no matter how small all add up, so please, lets give him the best chance we can, you know he would for you.
All donations will go to Paul's family to use as they see fit.
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- 5 years ago
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- 6 years ago
Simon Russell
6 years agoHi and thanks to everyone for their support! Paul is making really good progress, especially considering the initial prognosis. He is eating well and drinking lots of tea! Paul has reacted well to physio and can now walk unaided. He is still receiving lots of visitors which I know he enjoys. He is also speaking very well now, so thats really great progress. Still obviously a long way to go, but he's going in the right direction!! Thank you all again, on behalf of Paul and all those who care dearly for him.
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- 6 years ago
Simon Russell
6 years agoHi everyone, on behalf of Paul I'm continually amazed at the support and generosity of all of Paul's true friends. No one can deny the impact he has made on all those he has met, and the majority of those he has worked with during his fire service career count Paul as a friend and not just a work colleague. The proof of his friend's love is right here in these amazing donations. Let's keep it going!
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213
Dan Sheridan
Oct 12, 2018
£20.00
Maria Pope
Sep 15, 2018
Thinking of you during this sad time. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Hope to see you fit and well very soon. Maria.xx
£20.00
Matt Lyon
Aug 26, 2018
Best Wishes Paul for a speedy recovery. Matt Lyon - Property Services.
£25.00
White watch Harlow
Aug 25, 2018
Wishing Paul well in recovery. From White watch Harlow car wash 18/8/18.
£550.00
Anonymous
Aug 23, 2018
Good luck with your recovery Paul.Love, Greg, Jill, Molly and Mabel x
£60.00
Paul Donnelly
Aug 22, 2018
This is a small donation from members of Epping Upper Clapton Rugby Clubwe hope in some small way it helps
£50.00
Anonymous
Aug 19, 2018
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Simon Russell
I worked alongside Paul at Loughton fire station when he transfered from Hertfordshire. He became a firm friend and valued collegue who I also had the pleasure of sharing a flat with.