Brave ‘soles’ challenged to take on Hospice’s Firewalk
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on all brave ‘soles’ to take part in its autumn Firewalk 2025.
Taking place on Friday 17 October, the event will see fearless firewalkers cross barefoot over a 5-metre path of red-hot embers in aid of the hospice, which provides free services to improve life for people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness across East & Mid-Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney.
Taking place at Ipswich YM RUFC, participants will undergo one hour of training before embarking on their fiery challenge which is described as similar to walking on hot sand.
James Fox-Golding, Events and Challenges Manager at the hospice, said: “Firewalk returns this year as the perfect way to warm up for autumn while raising vital funds for St Elizabeth Hospice.
“If you’re looking for a fundraising challenge with a fiery twist, this is the event for you. Every penny raised will help us continue providing compassionate care and support to patients and families throughout the local community.”
Sponsored by MHA Baker Tilly, Firewalk will be held 7pm to 9.30pm. Ipswich YM RUFC will be selling a range of BBQ food, with vegetarian options available, and drink at the event for participants, friends and family to enjoy – with spectators having free entry.
Each fearless firewalker will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £25 and pledge to raise a minimum of £50, with support available from the hospice fundraising team.
They will also receive a t-shirt and medal for completing the challenge, as well as BBQ food during their session.
