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| Model Twiggy and fire fighters from Battersea Heliport in London washing cars for National Car Wash Day |
The fundraising event which provides drivers across the UK with the chance to brush up on their knowledge of home fire safety, whilst their cars receive a gleaming polish from local fire fighters, takes place on Saturday 19th September - also coincidentally the same day that Twiggy will celebrate her 60th birthday!
National Car Wash Day will see thousands of fire fighters across the country lining up outside local stations across the UK with buckets and sponges. The day provides drivers with the opportunity to receive a shampoo and polish for their cars, along with the opportunity to make a charity donation upon exit. Fire Fighters will be collecting donations for The Fire Fighters Charity - the official organisation which exists for injured fire fighters during their times of need, assisting over 17,000 individuals every year by providing pioneering treatment and support services.
Of course, whilst the entire nation will be waxing lyrical about their spotless cars, there are two very serious reasons to why this annual event is taking place across the UK. Despite fire fighters best efforts, brigades see first hand how fire can destroy lives and devastate communities on a daily basis. By learning more about safety around the home, lives can be saved. The other reason is to raise essential funds for The Fire Fighters Charity in order to continue to support those in need.
"I applaud the bravery of the fire fighters who routinely put themselves in harm's way, making split-second decisions to save lives" |
Keith MacGillivray, Chairman of The Fire Fighters Charity said: "The Charity is delighted that Twiggy is supporting its cause. The Fire Services are extremely well trained and well-respected in the UK, however accidents do happen, with injury and even death potentially around the next corner. The Charity is here to support these injured fire fighters when they need support, helping them get ‘back in action' as soon as possible."
Twiggy said: "I applaud the bravery of the fire fighters who routinely put themselves in harm's way, making split-second decisions to save lives. They are the ones getting into a burning building when everyone else is trying to escape. The Charity is doing a sterling job, helping mend these injured fire fighters so that they can return to their communities and in turn, protect the public."
The Fire Fighters Charity helps support these undisputed champions, both physically and emotionally, enabling them to return to work faster. By stopping to have your car washed on 19th September, you can help raise greatly needed funds for the Charity, whilst also educating your family about fire safety. By taking a little more care in the home, we should be able to knock-out accidental fires altogether, leading to fewer accidents and, ultimately, fewer innocent deaths!
