we faced the flames and crushed the glass!
On Friday 27th March, a group of dedicated fundraisers took on the brave challenge of a fire and glass walk to raise funds for Green Light Trust. It was a successful and enjoyable night, with over £1.5k raised!
what did it involve?
First of all, our instructor Kirsty from Fundraising Firewalk Association UK (FFA UK) led the glasswalk training and we watched the glass being poured into the pathway and we could hear the sound of it crashing!
After the glasswalk, it was time for the firewalk training. A few volunteers took part in an arrow breaking activity. The volunteers placed the point of an arrow against the soft part of their throat and snapped it against a block, symbolising the breaking of mental and emotional barriers.
Everyone took part in the firewalk, shouting ‘Yes Yes Yes!’ and raising their fist before they walked along the hot coals. They walked over the coals several times and enjoyed the firewalk-related tunes such as Here Comes the Hotstepper, Hot Stuff and I Like to Move It!
Want to get involved in more fundraising activities? We are going to be a part of the Big Give Earth Raise campaign from 22-29th April where all donations will be match funded, so if you’d like to take part in any fundraising during that week, please let us know.
Our website has lots of information about how you can support, donate or fundraise, and make sure to stay connected with us on socials.
Finally, a huge thank you to our firewalkers
Thank you to our Green Light Trust staff, friends and corporate partners who took part in our fire and glass walk.
Thanks especially to Thomas & Young, our Charity of the Year partner, for bringing your team with such enthusiasm and courage! All of your efforts made this event possible, so a big thank you for your hard work and facing your fears for us.
This year we raised a fantastic £1,500. Your donations will help us support people facing health and wellbeing crises and children unable to go to school, all while protecting our beautiful woodlands.
Thank you to all involved, we couldn’t do it without you.
Thanks for joining us to face the flames and crush the glass! We look forward to seeing you at our next event, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!
Green light trust fundraising team
