[19 September 2007]

The Children's Fire & Burn's Trust

Sussex Police have donated £750 to the Children's Fire & Burn's Trust (CFBT.) The money was raised by Police Officers based at Eastbourne. Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Chris Large went along with Liz Turnbull to collect the cheque on behalf of the CFBT.

Liz Turnbull outlined; "One of our main aims in Sussex has always been to support the work of Peanut Ward, the paediatric centre at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. This is a specialist plastic surgery unit and the donation from Sussex Police will greatly assist us in our work. We are very grateful for their help and support."

Following almost a year of fundraising, firefighters from East & West Sussex recently took 28 patients from the Peanut Ward for a fun filled, action packed weekend at the Isle of Wight. It was undoubtedly a huge success and Liz Turnbull offered thanks to fire crews from both East and West Sussex, for volunteering their time, energy and commitment to the weekend.

There is now a follow-up event planned for October 13th. Firefighter Jimmy Killick from Roedean Community Fire Station has arranged a PADI diving afternoon and it's all set to be another great event!