A FROME charity is holding a firewalk in November to raise money for a project in South Africa, and is on the lookout for people daring enough to walk on hot coals.
SOS Africa, which is based in the town and sets up schools for poor children in Africa, will be hosting the event in a bid to raise £10,000 to buy a building for its next project in Western Cape next year.
The charity aims to recruit 100 people to raise £100 each by completing the challenge.
Charity founder Matt Crowcombe said, “Practised for thousands of years, firewalking is seen as both the definitive mental test and the most inspirational journey you will ever take. It involves walking barefoot along 20 feet of red-hot wood embers measuring temperatures of around 800 degrees. No tricks, no special effects, just you and the fire!
“And as you stand trying to muster the courage to take the first step, just think of the life-changing difference this heroic act will have on the deserving children you are empowering through education in South Africa!
“And for every £50 you raise over your fundraising target, you will receive an entry into our prize draw to win two flight tickets to visit our education projects in South Africa!
“We would also like to welcome the families and friends of participants to come along and cheer them on. Courtesy of resident DJ John Hinde, you will be treated to a compilation of “fire themed” music in addition to face painting and a delicious hog roast.
“If you are over 16 years old and would like to register for the event, email us at info@sosafrica. com with your name, address, contact number, firewalking nickname such as ‘Dangerous Dave’ or ‘Gutsy Gertrude’ and a brave-faced selfie for your online fundraising page. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.”
More details at www.sosafrica.com
The firewalk will take place at Frome College on Sat. 12th November.
