Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is looking for fifteen people to take part in its fire walking fundraising challenge at Colpy, Oldmeldrum on Friday 20th March at 6.30pm. The event has been organised by THT and is supported by the Grampian World AIDS Day Committee. Money raised from the event will go to support local HIV services in the region.

Fire walking is the act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones. It has a long history in many cultures, and is known to have existed for thousands of years. THT is hoping that fifteen brave participants will come forward and take part in what promises to be an experience of a lifetime.

The evening will start with all the brave participants building the fire that will provide the wood embers for walking on. This will be followed by a workshop, led by trained facilitators, to give participants the technique to safely walk on the embers which are around 1200 degrees fahrenheit. 

The closing date to apply for a place is Monday 9th March. We are asking each entrant to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship which will help towards funding local activities, raising awareness and education of HIV in the region.

Andi Watson at THT in Aberdeen said: “This is an opportunity to take part in a truly unique experience so we’re appealing for people who fancy doing something a bit out of the ordinary to come forward and walk on fire for us! We’ll ensure that you have an unforgettable night out, and by taking part you’ll know that the money you raise will help support vital HIV and sexual health services in Aberdeen.”

The fire walk will be led by qualified facilitators, Ian and Audrey Riech who also work as complimentary therapists at Monymusk Walled Garden.

Tickets are also available for spectators who want to come and cheer on the fire walk challengers and cost £5. Due to the nature of the event we are unable to permit anyone under the age of 16 as a participant or as a spectator

To take part please contact Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland on 0845 241 2151 or email andi.watson@tht.org.uk to book a place.