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# Your chance to realise that life-long ambition to walk on fire barefoot
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/your-chance-to-realise-that-life-long-ambition-to-walk-on-fire-barefoot/
- Published: 2024-10-03T07:55:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:33:55.000Z
- Description: St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on brave soles in Ipswich to participate in a fundraising firewall at Ipswich Rugby Club this October.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, #article, St Elizabeth Hospice, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The event aims to raise money for [St Elizabeth Hospice](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/st-elizabeth-hospice/), which provides free services to people living with progressive or life-limiting illnesses across Ipswich, East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

![A man walking on hot embers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727886115-brave-soles-will-cross-hot-embers-for-the-hospice-1.jpg)

Brave soles will cross hot embers for the hospice Photo: Robert Foyers (St Elizabeth Hospice)

**The big picture:** After an hour of training, participants will walk barefoot across a 5m path of red-hot embers.

- The firewalk will take place on Friday, 18 October, at Ipswich Rugby Club.
- Two sessions are available: 15:30 to 18:00 and 19:00 to 21:30.
- The challenge is described as similar to walking on hot sand.

**What they're saying:** "Firewalk is back again this year, offering the perfect fundraising challenge to warm up ahead of autumn while supporting St Elizabeth Hospice," said James Fox-Golding, Events and Challenges Manager at the hospice.

"If you're up for a fundraising challenge with a fiery twist, this event is for you. Every penny raised will make a real difference to our patients and their families, helping the hospice expand its services and support even more people across the region who need our vital care."

**Key details:**

- It's £25 to register (non-refundable)
- You must raise a minimum of £100 per participant
- Participants receive a t-shirt, medal, and a burger or hot dog
- BBQ food and drinks will be available for purchase
- Free entry for spectators
- Free car park with accessible spaces available

![A woman walking across embers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727886197-previous-hospice-firewalk.jpg)

A previous hospice firewalk Photo: Robert Foyers (St Elizabeth Hospice)

**How to participate:** Register at [www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/event/firewalk-ipswich/](http://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/event/firewalk-ipswich/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

**The bottom line:** This unique fundraising event offers locals a chance to challenge themselves while supporting a vital community service.

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