Shooting Star Chase Fire Walk 2018
Shooting Star Chase Fire Walk 2018
We are offering fearless folk the chance to walk on fire. You don’t need any experience, just a big dose of courage. This thrilling event will put your bravery – and the soles of your feet – to the test as you walk over burning embers up to 1200°F.
Make this year’s family firework trip one with a difference – sign up for our annual Fire Walk! Take part in an event like no other, putting your bravery (and feet!) to the test with temperatures of up to 1200°F with this ultimate, adrenaline-fuelled challenge.
Learn the secret of firewalking in a safe environment, whilst raising money for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions. We highly recommend this event for local groups and work parties looking for team bonding activities – take the first step onto searing hot embers and get cheered along by your team. Whether you think fire walking would be a great bucket list idea, a truly memorable first date or just a chance to lift your confidence to new heights, we’d be delighted to have you join us.
This year we will be hosting our Fire Walk at the Guildford Lions Charity Firework Fiesta. The event, held in the heart of Surrey at Guildford’s Stoke Park, will also play host to a Torchlight procession and a spectacular firework display! All profits from the Guildford Lions Charity Fireworks Fiesta support local good causes. Guaranteed to be one of the hottest things to do in Guildford this year!
When
Saturday 3rd November 2018
Where
Guildford Fireworks Fiesta, Stoke Park, Nightingale Rd, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1ER
Time
From 5pm – Event starts at 7.30pm
Entry fee
£25
Ages
The Fire Walk is open to ages 18+, but friends and family are welcome to cheer you on and the enjoy the free Firework Fiesta together.
Timings
5.30 pm – Registration opens
6.30 pm – Training seminar begins
7.30 pm – Fire walk to begin
8.00 pm – Firework display
Registration
Registration will open at 5.30 pm. Please ensure you do not arrive for registration any later than 6.15 pm, as the training seminar will begin promptly at 6.30 pm. You will need to register at the Shooting Star Chase gazebo which will be clearly signed. Here you will be registered by one of our lovely volunteers and given your participant sticker. You must wear your participant sticker on your t-shirt at all times during the event.
What to wear and bring
There is no special clothing required to do a fire walk, but we do ask you to wear your Shooting Star Chase t-shirt which is included in your fundraising pack which will be posted to you. Casual comfortable clothing and trousers that can be easily rolled up are recommended. Fires can be quite dirty and your clothes may become ash stained. Footwear needs to be easy to remove and will need to be put back on after the fire walk, so we advise you to bring wet wipes and/or an old hand towel to clean your feet after the fire walk.
Toilet facilities
Portable toilets will be onsite at Stoke Park.
How to prepare for the Fire Walk
Other than the compulsory 1 hour training seminar, there is no preparation to undertake. However it is extremely important that you abstain from the consumption of alcohol prior to the event. Anyone who is, in the opinion of the trainer, unfit to participate will not be permitted to take part in the Fire Walk.
On the day training
On the evening of the event you will receive a pre Fire Walk training seminar, presented by Cliff Mann. The seminar will cover topics such as; the history of fire walking, techniques for walking on fire and tips for understanding and overcoming fear.
Refreshments
Hot food and drinks are available at the Fire Walk. Refreshments will be provided by various catering outlets at the Firework Fiesta. Please note it is advisable to bring cash with you to purchase refreshments, as there may not be card facilities available.
Spectators
The Fire Walk is set to be a great event and will be a thrilling and exciting evening for spectators and participants alike. We would love to welcome your friends and family to the event to watch and support you as you take on this amazing challenge. Spectators should remember to wrap up as they won’t have the fire to keep them warm!
If you have any questions or any problems in the lead up to the event, please contact our Supporter Care Services Team at supportercare@shootingstarchase.org.uk or on 01932 823115.
Fundraising
Your fundraising helps us to make every moment count for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
With your bravery, courage and determination we are hoping to raise £25,000 from this exhilarating event. In order to do this we hope that each of you will commit to raising a minimum of £150.
£150 could help pay for one of our monthly teenage youth groups. Most of the teenagers we support are unable to access mainstream groups so our youth group enables teenagers to spend time with their peers and do things they enjoy. Many of the group’s activities focus on promoting independence and enjoying new experiences that otherwise would be impossible.
Sign Up
This year we will be hosting our Fire Walk at the Guildford Lions Charity Firework Fiesta. The event, held in the heart of Surrey at Guildford’s Stoke Park, will also play host to a Torchlight procession and a spectacular firework display! All profits from the Guildford Lions Charity Fireworks Fiesta support local good causes. Guaranteed to be one of the hottest things to do in Guildford this year!
“Just feel on top of the world right now! And best of all lots of money raised. Well done all involved.”
Should you have any questions, please email Emma on emma.edwards@shootingstarchase.org.uk or call 01932 823100.
About Shooting Star Chase
Shooting Star Chase is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Interested in helping the Hospice, or need to make use of their services?
Here are their contact details
Shooting Star Chase Head Office
Bridge House
Addlestone Road
Surrey KT15 2UE
General and fundraising enquiries: hello@shootingstarchase.org.uk
Press enquiries: press@shootingstarchase.org.uk
Phone: 01932 823100
Shooting Star House Children’s Hospice
The Avenue
Hampton
Middlesex TW12 3RA
Phone: 020 8783 2000
Christopher’s Children’s Hospice
Old Portsmouth Road
Artington
Guildford
Surrey GU3 1LP
Phone: 01483 230 960
