Papworth Trust's Fundraising Fire Walk!

Published by Sarj for Papworth Trust in Communities and also in Education, Health, Housing

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
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Cambridge
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E: info@papworth.org.uk
Helpdesk: 0800 952 5000
www.papworth.org.uk
www.papworth.org.uk/jobs.php  

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Please note that Papworth Trust is an independent disability charity and is unconnected with the Papworth Hospital NHS Trust.