St Elizabeth Hospice Firewalk 2025 to be held in Ipswich

The hospice's 2025 Firewalk will take place on Friday, October 17, challenging participants to walk across a five-metre path of hot embers to raise funds for the charity, which supports people in East and Mid-Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney who are living with progressive or life-limiting illnesses.

The event will be held at Ipswich YM RUFC, where participants will receive an hour of training before taking on the challenge, which is said to be similar to walking on hot sand.

Money raised will support the St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice) 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."

Those interested can register now (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice) Sponsored by MHA Baker Tilly, the Firewalk is scheduled from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Ipswich YM RUFC will provide a range of barbecue food and drink for attendees, with vegetarian options available.

Spectators will be able to attend for free.

Each firewalker must pay a non-refundable £25 registration fee and pledge to raise at least £50, with support available from the hospice fundraising team.

They will receive a T-shirt, a medal and a barbecue meal for completing the challenge.

To register for the Firewalk, visit the St Elizabeth Hospice website or call 01473 723600.