Courageous supporters raise over £27,000 by taking on a Firewalk and Lego Walk for St Catherine’s Hospice
On Friday 6 March over 70 brave St Catherine’s supporters faced a thrilling Firewalk or daring Lego Walk raising an impressive £27,000 for the hospice.
Hosted at Crawley Town Football Club, the Lego Walk took place first and saw adults and children walk barefoot across a trail of sharp Lego bricks. The youngest walker was just three years old proving that you’re never too young to be a superstar fundraiser.
Sarah Pigram, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Community Team at the hospice took part in the Lego Walk with her family. Sarah said: “I took part in the Lego Walk with my entire family, six of us in total, to raise money for St Catherine's. We thought it was going to be quite painful and the first step was definitely the hardest, but it was actually quite a nice feeling walking over all that Lego, although we could still feel the bricks under our feet after we had finished! We are really pleased to have raised £500 in total for the hospice by taking part.”
Fifty courageous firewalkers then stepped up to complete their challenge of walking barefoot across a path of red-hot embers that had reached temperatures of more than 550°C.
Before the Firewalk began, participants received an inspiring and informative briefing from Scott Bell, the Guiness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire – an impressive 100 metres. Scott explained the science behind how this seemingly impossible challenge is achievable, and taught the all-important technique needed to cross the path safely.
Emma Butler, Event Manager for the Fire and Lego Walk, said: “What an amazing night! It was fantastic to see so many brave supporters of all ages step-up to take on this unique challenge, each with their own personal reason for taking part. We’re thrilled to announce that the event has raise more than £27,000 for our hospice – an incredible total that will make a real difference to those we care for.”
For more information about taking part in a event for St Catherine’s, visit www.stch.org.uk/find-an-event, contact the Fundraising Team on [email protected], or call 01293 447361.