Firefighters complete Oxford Half Marathon in full gear for charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Three firefighters completed the Oxford Half Marathon in full protective equipment on 11 October, raising more than £2,400 for charity. Stan, Dale and Harry finished the 13.1-mile race in 3 hours and 13 minutes while wearing full firefighting gear.

The funds were raised for two charities. HCPT, also known as the Hosanna House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust, takes children with special needs on week-long Easter pilgrimages to Lourdes in France. Homeless Oxfordshire is the largest provider of supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the county, offering not only safe accommodation but practical support to help individuals rebuild their lives.

The firefighters said: 'It's a challenging endeavour, but we are absolutely determined to succeed. Every contribution will make a significant difference.' The fundraising page showed the group had raised £2,450 so far. Harry will be volunteering with HCPT Group 3 for the fourth time in 2027.

How it is being reported

• Oxford Half Marathon firefighters raise £2,400 for charityStan Dale and Harry Hayward took on the 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday, October 11, wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) to raise funds for Homeless Oxfordshire and HCPT.Oxford Mail · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford Half Marathon firefighters raise £2,400 for charityStan Dale and Harry Hayward took on the 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday, October 11, wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) to raise funds for Homeless Oxfordshire and HCPT.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Oct, 05:00

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