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Firewalkers conquer the coals for local sight loss charity Vista

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by staff
Event organiser and paralympic champion, Libby Clegg

A group of 34 people took part in a firewalk organised by Paralympic champion, Libby Clegg to raise money for Vista, a local sight loss charity on Saturday 28th May at Loughborough University.

Vista provides support and services to almost 12,000 children and adults living with sight loss throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. As well as rehabilitation, social groups, befriending and residential services, Vista also provide specialist services for people with learning disabilities, dementia and dual sensory impairment.

The event was hosted by UK Firewalk, one of the UK’s leading firewalking companies and the group were trained by Scott Bell (Twice Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire) and then walked across hot coals with a temperature over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Money raised from Vista’s Firewalk will go towards the many services for people affected by sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, such as rehabilitation, support for children and young people and residential services for adults with sight loss and learning difficulties.

Libby Clegg, Community Fundraiser at Vista said:

“A massive thank you to everyone who joined in and came along to support us on Saturday. Thank you for raising these much-needed funds for Vista and congratulations on completing the challenge!”

(Vista is a registered charity, No.218992)

If you would like to fundraise for Vista, please contact the fundraising team at fundraising@vistablind.org.uk or give them a call on Tel: 0116 249 8801.

View the Vista website here

Firewalker Chris Hammond walks the walk overseen by Scott Bell (Twice Guinness World Record holder)

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