Fire Station open day raises thousands for charity

Tuesday, 24 July 2018 08:17

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A Douglas Fire Station Open Day raised thousands of pounds Manx charities.

A total of £4,969.84 was raised from the events that took place throughout the day.

The Island fire service is thanking everyone for their support.

The money raised will be split between The Children's Centre and The Fire Fighters Charity.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the figure raised on Sunday at the Douglas Fire Station Open Day was £4969.84. A massive thank you to everyone who supported the day. This money will be split between The Children's Centre and The Fire Fighters Charity.
— IOM Fire & Rescue (@iomfire) July 23, 2018

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