Bravo April

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

This quote by Fred  Rogers, an American educator, Presbyterian minister, songwriter, author, and television host, is one of my favourites and so apt for this story!

Sadly, we all know of the tragedy of April Jones. What a lot of us don’t know is the dedication and skill of the volunteer organizations that took part in the huge search to find April – the “helpers” that Fred Rogers speaks of.

One of these was Western Beacons Mountain Rescue. The risks taken by these incredible volunteers was not lost on the family of April Jones, and her sister, Hazel, wanted to give something back – helping the helpers!  She organized a sponsored skydive to raise funds for Western Beacons to put towards a new control vehicle. Over £5000.00 has been raised, although it is still possible to make donations via Just Giving.

The new vehicle will be known as “Bravo April”, a fitting tribute to the little girl, her family and the brave and selfless volunteers of Western Beacons.

Read the full story here: www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2013/06/11/rescuers-new-vehicle-will-bear-april-joness-name-after-sisters-fundraising