Fire walkers raise £25,000 for Salisbury Hospice Charity
It was in celebration of the Charity's 40th birthday
Last updated 14th Jun 2021
Thrill seekers took to hot coals on Friday night to raise thousands for Salisbury Hospice Charity.
£25,000 was made by the fearless fundraisers for the city's first ever fire walk, that took place in front of Salisbury's Guildhall.
Fire Walker's had an hour training session before the event which was organised and conducted by the UK's leading Fire Walk companies.
It was hot, hot, hot as participants went 15ft over hot coals that reach temperatures of 550 degrees celcius, which may sound tough but is made safe.
60 people took part in the event which was celebrating the charity's 40th birthday.
Some say they felt the heat through their soles, others say it was feeezing cold.
Dave Woollatt from the charity said:
"We are delighted that 60 daredevil fundraisers took part in the exciting ‘Firewalk’ challenge for Salisbury Hospice.
"It is a testament to their bravery and fundraising that we have raised an amazing £25,000 for our hospice, well done everyone!"
ABOUT THE HOSPICE
The money raised will go to the £2.4 million a year that is required to keep the Hospice going.
Initially set up in 1981 to provide palliative care and support for terminally ill patients within the Salisbury area. The hospice has grown over the years and is now able to accommodate up to ten patients in its purpose-built facility.
The hospice provides nursing and medical care, emotional and practical support, welfare advice, occupational and physiotherapy, complementary therapies, spiritual care and creative activities.
Care is provided for people in their own homes and through non-residential and inpatient services at Salisbury Hospice