Volunteers brave flaming coal for Charity

Over 50 brave volunteers raised over £6,000 in a bonfire night fundraiser, a sponsored firewalk event, organised by the charity Inspire.

The firewalk, which is the third organised by Inspire, took place before the fireworks display on the 5th of November. A total of 55 sponsored volunteers walked across the hot coals to raise money for Inspire, a North-East Scotland charity that give support to children and adults with learning difficulties.

A spokesperson for Inspire called the event a "fantastic opportunity for Inspire to raise its profile", and said that Inspire has raised beyond their expected income from the event. 


Aberdeen student Gemma Henderson took part in the firewalk after hearing about it at her university's charity society meeting.

She said "I feel that it was a really amazing event and well worth it for such a good cause as your not only gaining a new experience but others are also benefiting from it."

Miss Henderson encouraged others to give it a try next year when Inspire organise a fourth firewalk. "You get a real buzz from the sense of danger of walking over hot coals. I'm so happy I did it and will be returning to the challenge next year."

- Granite City News

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