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3 days ago
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Firefighters run to every fire station across North Yorkshire in gruelling challenge
Two firefighters have completed a punishing 420-mile challenge across North Yorkshire. The effort raised more than £8,000 for The Firefighters Charity and veteran's charity VTRN Reset. North Yorkshire firefighter Jay Taylor and Tyne and Wear firefighter Robyn Foster embarked on the "FireCallRun" which saw them run to every fire station across the county in just 14 days. Firefighter Jay Taylor enjoyed an ice bath at the end of each day (Image: Supplied) The challenge began at Richmond Fire Station on May 18 and saw the pair cover an average of 30 miles each day. They journeyed through numerous towns and villages, with key stops in Northallerton, Scarborough, York, Skipton, Harrogate, and Whitby before returning to Richmond. Robyn said: "We didn't realise how big a challenge it was going to be. L-R Jon Dyson (Lythe Station Manager), Jonathan Dyson Fire Chief, Jay Taylor and Robyn Foster at Whitby Fire Station (Image: Supplied) "We knew it was going to be tough, but it was mammoth. "We both suffered injuries to the tendons in the front of our feet from so much running, so had to swallow our pride a bit and get on the bike—which was just as hard with all the hills we encountered going through the Dales." Despite the fatigue and injuries, the duo was buoyed by the support they received. Jay said: "The support we received was unbelievable. Fylingdales CofE Primary (Image: Supplied) "The Fire Chief, Jonathan Dyson, joined us in Lythe and ran to Whitby with us, as well as firefighters from various stations joining us for parts of the fortnight. "We have to say a massive thank you to the support team, mostly made up from Richmond Fire Station, and our partners. "We didn't have to do any thinking for ourselves — we just had to run. "They were absolutely fantastic." Day two (Image: Supplied) Their effort was driven by a desire to aid two organisations dear to them. Jay said: "The Firefighters Charity provides vital support to colleagues and friends facing physical and mental health challenges, even helping one friend create precious family memories during terminal illness. "As a veteran of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, I've seen the struggles many face when leaving the military. "VTRN Reset is doing incredible work to address this, and I'm proud to support their efforts." Although they have already raised £8,000, Jay and Robyn aim to reach the £10,000 target. They are considering another challenge, but for now, they urge people to continue supporting their cause through their JustGiving page.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Fundraising firefighters in 420-mile charity event
A pair of North Yorkshire firefighters plan to "run, walk or crawl" the 420 miles between all 38 fire stations in the county for charity. Jay Taylor, from Richmond, alongside colleague Robyn Foster, will cover an average of 30 miles (48km) each day to finish the challenge within their two-week deadline. Army veteran Mr Taylor said he had been running three or four times a week as part of his training and was "about to ramp it up a little bit". The pair hope to raise £10,000 for the Firefighters Charity and VTRN Reset, which helps former service members transition to civilian life. Beginning at Richmond, they will head to Northallerton and Stokesley on the first day, with future key stops including Scarborough, Whitby, York, Harrogate, Skipton, Settle and Hawes. Referring to his training ahead of the challenge, Mr Taylor said: "I'm looking at maybe a run of 15 miles one day and then it will be smaller runs, maybe four or five of them." The firefighter originally had the idea 15 years ago - but said he was unable to get anyone "crazy enough" to do it with him. Mr Taylor said the longest run would be about 34 miles and the shortest would be on the final day, when the pair are due to cover the four miles between Catterick Garrison and Richmond. He said he wanted to raise money for the "brilliant" Firefighters Charity, after it gave "crucial support" to a friend diagnosed with terminal cancer. The challenge will also raise money for VTRN Reset, which helps supports former members of the armed forces. Before joining the fire service, Mr Taylor served in the infantry in the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment (Tigers). "I left the Army about 20 years ago and I've had a few friends that have really struggled with moving from Army life to civilian life." "We do a lot, but we don't do enough for veterans," he added. The pair are due to begin the challenge in Richmond on 18 May. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Firefighters Charity VTRN Reset
