Here’s something l have never done, but 29 local people braved treading nimbly on burning coals to raise vital funds for local hospital charity, RUHX.
The Firewalk took place at the Lansdown Cricket Club in Bath, which has recently been supporting the charity as part of their 200 for 200 campaign.
Participants included former and current patients, family members of patients and colleagues from local businesses, Dotty Ink, to celebrate their 10th anniversary.
With a starry sky creating an epic backdrop for the event, those who took part have raised over £7,500 so far for the charity. Participants walked barefoot over glowing coals with temperature readings of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit (640 degrees Celsius), next to a blazing fire. Some of the brave ‘soles’ even took the opportunity to challenge themselves across the coals for a second time.
Supporter Sally Cross, from Chippenham, who has raised a fantastic £490, was moved to take part after witnessing firsthand the tremendous care that her late partner received back in 2022. In her own words, the “RUH was exemplary in the way everyone treated my partner and me. It is such an asset for the community”.
Laura Piner, Events & Community Co-ordinator, said, “We want to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our Firewalkers for supporting the RUH Bath. Not only have they left with a real sense of achievement knowing they have helped their local hospital, but they have been empowered by overcoming fears and walking across the hot coals.
Every penny we receive at RUHX means we can go further to bring new technologies to the RUH and support our hospital staff to do what they do best, to improve health and wellbeing for everyone in Bath and beyond. We’re so grateful to everyone who donated to make a real difference for our community.”
RUHX’s next after-dark event, the Glow Run, is taking place on Friday, 24th October. Tickets are on sale now at ruhx.org.uk/events/glow-run
