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EDINBURGH BEREAVEMENT CHARITY CALLING ON DARING LOCALS TO BRAVE A FIREWALK

Posted: 2nd November 2021

Edinburgh, Scotland – Local charity, Held In Our Hearts, will again be hosting their popular FireWalk event on 4th December at Edinburgh Leisure’s Craiglockhart Tennis Centre.

The FireWalk will be a chance for locals to take part in a once in a lifetime challenge, daring to be different, and walking over hot coals to raise much-needed funds for the charity’s
work supporting parents whose babies have tragically died.

Tracy Watt, Held In Our Hearts Fundraising Manager, stated: “We know the journey that the parents we support is daunting and often it is the fear of the unknown that can be very frightening for them; by taking on this challenge, we want to stand in solidarity with bereaved parents across the city and beyond, to walk together with them.

We hope that this event will appeal to many of the families that we support, as well as many of our supporters, who want to dare to be different and experience such a unique event, while raising much needed funds for our baby loss counselling and support.”

Rupert Seggins, who took part in the FireWalk last time for the charity said: “This is truly an experience like no other – bare feet, burning coals and incredible support
from a team that have put hundreds of people through their paces. I had such a great time overcoming my nerves and stepping out to do something I didn’t think was possible for me.

And all to help the wonderful Held in Our Hearts! What’s not to love?”

Held In Our Hearts FireWalk will be run by UK Firewalk, one of the UK’s leading experts who specialise in corporate and charity firewalking and glass walking events. The UK
FireWalk team will ensure the safety of every participant and viewer involved through the presence of official safety experts.

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