Tuesday 30thApril sees Newcastle attempting to break the World Record for the most people taking part in a fire walk. The daredevil event, organised by Newcastle charity guru, Danny Mitchell, is being held at the Newcastle Falcon’s rugby ground. With the current record standing at 1360 people, Danny is hoping 1500 people or more will take the fiery plunge and hopes to raise over £250,000 for local good causes.
The event is already the country’s largest ever charity fire walk and the challenge is proving popular with local daredevils. Danny Mitchell, whose company ‘Change‘ in association with UK Fire walk and Challenge Northumberland, dreamed up the fundraising evening, says, “Fire walking is an incredible experience and it’s also totally safe. We have experienced trainers available to coach everyone on the night, including someone who holds the World Record for the longest fire walk. We’re incredibly excited about the event as it’s going to be a lot of fun and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many people. Not only is fire walking an amazing experience, everyone who enters can be sponsored to raise money for charities that are important to them. Everyone taking part will get a medal and a certificate to remind them of the evening for years to come. We also get to put Newcastle on the World Record map, which is something I’m very proud of.”
Danny founded Change after 28 successful years in the business and charity sector. His experience proved to him how challenging and competitive raising much-needed funds can be.Change helps charities and fundraisers to maximise their potential and find creative, lucrative ways of raising money. His innovations have enabled charities across our region and beyond to find new benefactors who help them hit the financial targets of their dreams. Change provides mentoring, event management, training, auction services and a full package of support to local and national charities.
The World Record attempt kicks off at the Newcastle Falcon’s rugby ground next Tuesday, 30thApril at 6.45pm and is open to both individuals and groups alike. There are already many charities and solo-fundraisers taking part. The event is expected to sell-out quickly and costs £25 to register. Participants can register to take part at http://www.newcastlefirewalk.co.uk
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Photo: Danny Mitchell
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