6 April 2009

Saturday’s charity car wash at Marlow Fire Station raised the magnificent total of just under £1,800.

Firefighters from High Wycombe and Marlow joined forces to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity - which provides assistance to serving and retired fire and rescue service staff, their families and dependants – and for the family of 16-year-old Elisha Herbert from Marlow.

Elisha, who has been diagnosed with a benign brain tumour, has had two operations and is now undergoing radiotherapy.

Watch Manager Richard Boast from Marlow Fire Station said: “It was hard work, but well worth it! I would like to thank everyone who came along, not only for supporting the charities but also for the generosity of their donations.”

The exact total raised was £1,766.47, and the donations included three £50 notes.

Richard also thanked local traders, who made sure the busy firefighters didn’t go hungry by providing sausage and chips, pizza and sandwiches during the six-hour event.

During the day, firefighters took the opportunity to pass on important community safety information to the public.