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On Saturday 5 December, 25 people took to burning wood to raise
money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust.
The trial was part of Papworth Trust’s ‘£10 Staff
Challenge’. The challenge invites staff to raise as much
money as they can with just a £10 start-up fund.
19 Papworth Trust staff, as well as other family members and
friends, clubbed together to pay for the experience. Each member
then raised sponsorship to walk 5 meters over the red-hot wood
embers measuring between 600-800°C.
Jo Langley, Business Development Executive at Papworth Trust was
one member of staff taking up the challenge. She said “I was
really pleased to be involved with the fire walk. I had a great
time and found it to be a really enjoyable experience. It certainly
put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’!
Bridget Orchard, Fundraising Manager at Papworth Trust said
“It’s great to see our staff working together to raise
money for Papworth Trust. All of the money raised will certainly
help us to achieve equality, choice and independence for disabled
people”.
You can view a video of the Fire Walk on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqiMiad7eSc
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About Papworth Trust:
Papworth Trust is passionate about supporting disabled people. Each
year the Trust helps over 17,000 people from the East of England
and beyond through a wide range of services covering Employment,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing, Personal support, and Learning
for Life and Work.
The Trust also works with the Government, employers, service
providers and commissioners to promote disability equality and good
practice.
For further information and media opportunities, please
contact:
Kerry Atkinson, E-Communications Executive, Papworth Trust
T: 01480 357263 (direct)
F: 01480 357201
E: kerry.atkinson@papworth.org.uk
Papworth Trust
Bernard Sunley Centre
Papworth Everard
Cambridge
CB23 3RG
T: 01480 357200
F: 01480 357201
E: info@papworth.org.uk
Helpdesk: 0800 952 5000
www.papworth.org.uk
www.papworth.org.uk/jobs.php
Charity no. 211234
Registered Social Landlord no. LH1648
Please note that Papworth Trust is an independent disability
charity and is unconnected with the Papworth Hospital NHS
Trust.
