A team of 13 firefighters swum the Bristol Channel to raise cash for sufferers of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
And they raised a whopping £8120.70 for the Welsh PTSD charity Healing The Wounds.
The money was handed over at a special presentation ceremony held at Swansea Guildhall attended by The Lord Mayor of the City & County of Swansea Councillor Ioan Richard, Councillor Tony Colburn and representatives of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Many of the firemen involved in the swim were unable to attend the presentation ceremony as they were responding to the tragic accident at the Gleision Colliery.
The cash was handed over to Healing The Wounds by Andrew Francis on behalf of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
In return, Councillor Richard presented Mr Francis with a framed photograph showing the swimmers arriving home at Knab Rock, Mumbles, Swansea.
Officers from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service swum 36 nautical miles in aid of Healing The Wounds.
One of the event organisers, Watch manager Gareth Davies, said he was delighted with the success of the swim.
“It was hard going, but it was well worth it for this important charity.”
The firefighters chose to raise funds for Healing The Wounds after hearing about its work with victims of PTSD from a former serviceman.
“As firefighters we understand that people who put their lives on the line need emotional and psychological support, and that is what Healing the Wounds offer,” said Mr Davies.
Kevin Richards, executive director of Healing The Wounds, said:
“Firefighters risk their safety to help other people, so they are able to understanding the demanding nature of life in the forces.
“Swimming the Bristol Channel was a huge undertaking, which really tested the firefighters. Their achievement was magnificent and we are all very proud of them.”
