Bognor Regis firefighter to take on skipping challenge

Mark Checketts, based at Bognor Regis Fire Station, will begin the challenge at 7am on Tuesday, December 30, outside Sainsbury’s in Bognor Regis.

Raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity he plans to skip continuously until 8pm.

Mr Checketts said: "Fire Fighters Charity not only supports firefighters and their families when they need it most, but anyone working in the UK’s Fire and Rescue Service, as well as those who have retired from the job.

"While I’ve not needed their support myself, I know many colleagues who have benefitted from both physical and mental health support, so I’ve seen the huge difference it can make."

This year marks Mr Checketts' 20th year in the fire service.

To prepare, he has spent the past year skipping for at least 30 minutes every day.

You can support Mark’s fundraiser at justgiving.com/page/mark-checketts-1.

Louise Furneaux, regional fundraiser at Fire Fighters Charity, said: "Mark has put his all into this challenge and the funds he’s raised so far speak for themselves.

"He’s smashed his target and that keeps rising, thanks to his wonderful supporters and some generous sponsors.

"The money Mark is raising will make such a difference and will go directly towards Fire Fighters Charity’s care and support for others - just like him - who risk so much for their communities every day."

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