THE Firefighters Charity, which supported Grayshott fireman Mark Wilson when he was badly injured on an emergency callout in 2015, raised more than £2,500 at a charity ball at Old Thorns, Liphook.

The charity supports more than 5,000 beneficiaries a year through a broad range of treatments by physiotherapists, exercise therapists and psychological therapists.

Mark was on duty at Grayshott Fire Station and suffered serious injuries when the fire engine hit a tree on Headley Road, near the Waggoner’s Wells turn off, while heading to a call-out in Alton.

Mark had to be cut out of the vehicle and airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, where he was treated for a dislocated pelvis and broken leg.

After receiving intensive care, he joined a severe rehabilitation programme at Harcombe House in Devon.

His family was also supported by the Firefighters Charity.

The second firefighters charity ball, held in the Gatsby Ball Room, proved to be an even bigger success that last year’s inaugural function with more than 140 guests, attending

For more information visit www.firefighterschar ity.org.uk