04 Jan 2024
If the start of a new year has left you inspired to take on a new challenge in 2024, look no further than Rennie Grove Peace Hospice’s calendar of upcoming fundraising events.
For thrill-seekers in search of an adrenalin rush, the Rennie Grove Peace Firewalk will be coming to Grove House in St Albans, for the first time in February 2024. Taking place on the evening of Thursday February 8, the event will see daredevils tackle a path of burning embers in their bare feet.
The event is organised by Scott Bell, two-time Guinness World Record holder for the longest fire walk distance. Scott is internationally known as one of the world’s leading authorities on fire walking, meaning that those who sign up are in expert hands.
Friends and family are invited to come along to witness the daredevil feat and will be entertained by a firebreather, stilt walker and music, as well as watching their loved one tackle the blazing challenge.
Gemma Ralph, community fundraising manager, said: “Firewalking is an ancient ritual practised by different cultures around the world to demonstrate strength, courage and faith. These are traits that are demonstrated by our patients every day so it feels like a fitting way to raise money to fund our care and support for local people who are living with a life-limiting illness.
“Our supporters go above and beyond every day to raise the funds needed to allow us to deliver our services. So we’re delighted to be able to offer local people the opportunity to experience an exhilarating new thrill while also raising vital funds.”
If walking a well-trodden path is more up your street, lace up your hiking boots for one of the charity’s walking challenges this year. First up is the London Bridges Walk on Sunday March 26.
Take in either five or 10 London Bridges and some of the best sights the capital has to offer, while raising funds to support hospice care.
To enjoy the best of our beautiful local countryside, why not join the charity in celebrating 15 years of its Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge in September? Or the Herts 10K run in October. If you’re keen to explore a new area, look up the brand new Jurassic Coast walk, taking place on May 18-19.
If you have ambitions to reach for the sky in 2024, the Rennie Grove Peace skydive could be just the thing to get your fundraising off the ground! Taking place in June and July, this event is not for the faint-hearted and is one that you’ll never forget.
Rennie Grove Peace is also launching a brand-new challenge for those who want to combine their fundraising with world travel – Trek Vietnam. Taking place in March 2025, now is the perfect time to sign up while there’s plenty of time to focus on the fundraising and training elements of this once-in-a-lifetime challenge.
