Befriend a Child looking for thrill seekers to take on the hottest challenge of 2023

Children’s charity, Befriend a Child, is calling on people in the North-East of Scotland to take on the Inferno Firewalk Challenge.
Befriend a Child is encouraging brave soles to sign up for its Inferno Firewalk Challenge.Befriend a Child is encouraging brave soles to sign up for its Inferno Firewalk Challenge.
Befriend a Child is encouraging brave soles to sign up for its Inferno Firewalk Challenge.

The fiery event takes place on Saturday, March 4, from 5pm, at Café Ahoy on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard, with participants walking across hot coals to raise funds for local young people.

Befriend a Child run befriending, mentoring, and support programmes for children and families facing hardship in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

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The charity helps over 250 children a year, matching them with trained volunteer befrienders who provide friendship, stability, and fun.

Befriend a Child rely completely on grants and support from the community to ensure they can continue providing their vital services, and currently have more than 50 children on their waiting list.

Sarah Misra, CEO at Befriend a Child said: “The Inferno Firewalk Challenge is a great way to try something new and have fun while raising much-needed funds for Befriend a Child.

"We’re looking forward to welcoming participants on the 4th of March and their support will ensure we can continue making a difference to children and young people in our local communities.”

The event is sure to take the chill out of the cold March air and keep participants on their toes!

Firewalkers will be guided through a motivational workshop and safety briefing by Firewalk Scotland.

The workshop will help fundraisers mentally prepare for the challenge, with the key message, ‘If you can walk barefoot across red hot coals, what else could you do if you put your mind to it?’

Entrants are asked to pay a £20 registration fee to cover the costs of the event, with a £100 minimum sponsorship.

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Not only will all participants walk away with a huge sense of achievement, but they will also receive a ‘Hall of Flame’ certificate and Befriend a Child t-shirt.

Signing up for the event is easy – simply visit the charity’s website at www.befriendachild.org.uk/Event/inferno-firewalk, fill in the required details, and set up a JustGiving page.

All participants will have access to a Facebook group, where there will be tips and support from the team and fellow firewalkers.

Claire Bain, Senior Fundraising Coordinator at Befriend a Child, and seasoned firewalker, said of the event: “When I first signed up to walk the hot coals, I was apprehensive about what to expect.

"I didn’t know many others taking part and was a bit scared. However, I was soon put at ease and had a fantastic experience! Since then, I have walked on fire a few times and would do it again.

"I’d highly recommend giving it a try if you get the chance.”

If you want to get involved in this sizzling opportunity, head to Befriend a Child’s website at www.befriendachild.org.uk

For more information about what Befriend a Child does, visit www.befriendachild.org.uk.

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