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Thank you Red Cross

Your kind donations enabled us to help thousands of people to rebuild their lives. Read their heart-warming stories here.

Flood - Barbara Webb smiling outside her refurbished home 1 © Ross Parry

When Barbara Webb’s bungalow was flooded, the disabled pensioner was left with raw sewerage running through her home. Even worse, she wasn't insured. 

Read Barbara's story

Flood - wellies wading through the floodwater 2 © Martin Hookway

The Cox family’s home was so badly damaged that they had to endure the stress - and extra costs - of spending months in temporary accommodation. 

Read the family's story

Flood - Phillip and Rosemary Dollins

Philip Dollin had just been given the devastating news he was suffering from bowel cancer when the house he shares with his wife was badly flooded.

Read the Dollins' story

Flood - white cottage submerged in floodwater 3 © Layton Thompson

After severe flooding, the Baileys had no choice but to move into temporary accommodation. Then their empty home was flooded a further two times.

Read the Baileys' story

Flood - the Richmonds outside their refurbished Rotherham home 4 © Layton Thompson

Recently retired couple Allan and Lillian Richmond were busy packing for a dream holiday in the USA when the floods devastated their home.

Read the Richmonds' story

Flood - elderly lady holding hands with volunteer 5 © Janathan Banks

For recently widowed pensioner Doris Wigmore (82), the floods were a traumatic and terrifying experience.

Read Doris' story

Flood - red brick house submerged in floodwater 6 © Layton Thompson

When the floods hit Lynne Bratley and her family, the strength and speed of the water almost overcame them. 

Read Lynne's story

 

 

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