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Issued: 30.03.09
At: 09:01
For immediate release

Cheque Presented to Charities Thanks to Rudolph Collection

Members of the media are invited to attend Service Headquarters on Friday 3 April at 12:30pm, where a cheque will be presented to a representative from each of the charities by Ian Scarrott, Deputy Chief Fire and Rescue Officer.

The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Rudolph Committee are pleased to announce that the 2008 Rudolph Fund collections raised a grand total of
£13,824.29.

Zoe King, Rudolph Fund Secretary, said:

“Many thanks go to the volunteers who gave up their time and of course the people of Leicestershire who gave so generously in these
difficult economic times. The money raised will make a huge difference to all of the beneficiaries.”

The beneficiaries include Leicestershire Downs Syndrome Group, Autism charities – REALITY & ASPIRE, The Laura Centre, Friends of Sycamore Court,
Hannah Edwards Cancer Appeal (Neuroblastoma Society), Wishes 4 Kids, Leicester Hospitals Charity – Breast Care, and the Children’s Holiday Centre –
Mablethorpe.

ENDS

Notes to News Desk

Members of the media are invited to attend Service Headquarters, Anstey Frith, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8HD on Friday 3 April at 12:30pm, where a
cheque will be presented to the charities by Ian Scarrott, Deputy Chief Fire and Rescue Officer.

Photos and Interviews

Zoe King will be available for interview.

Photos can be taken of charity representatives at their discretion.

Photos can be provided upon request.

Contact Information

For more information please contact:
Corporate Communications
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Tel 0116 287 2241