Fiery Fundraiser to support Croydon’s Neonatal Unit

The dedicated charity for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has launched its first-ever Firewalk Challenge in partnership with the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity to raise £10,000 in support of Croydon’s premature and sick babies during World Prematurity Month.

Both charities support the Neonatal Unit (NNU) at Croydon University Hospital by funding additional medical equipment and improved facilities to support the 400 babies the team cares for every year.

The charities are asking people to take part in the thrilling Firewalk and walk barefoot over hot embers or navigate a Legowalk to raise vital sponsorship. 

Event Details

• Saturday 21 November, 6.30pm
• Location: Croydon RFC, 135 Addington Rd, West Wickham BR4 9BF
• The event features the thrilling firewalk, where participants will walk barefoot over hot embers, and for the younger ones, an exciting legowalk. Tickets are available for adults wishing to participate in the firewalk, children eager to tackle the legowalk, and spectators who wish to witness the bold feats from the sidelines.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support sick and premature babies at Croydon University Hospital while experiencing something truly extraordinary! Find out more here.

Josie Hammond, Neonatal Unit Matron, Croydon University Hospital, commented:

“Donations provided by Ickle Pickles and Croydon Health Charity make a real difference to our Neonatal Unit. From carer beds and twin cots to glidescopes, ‘Neopuff’ resuscitators, incubators and furniture, their impact has enhanced our patient experience. We need as many firewalkers as possible to help us do even more for our tiny babies”.

Rachael Marsh, Co-Founder, Ickle Pickles Charity, added:

“Every year over 90,000 babies are cared for in neonatal units up and down the country. Ickle Pickles supports over 50 hospitals and transport services, including Croydon University Hospital, by purchasing life-saving equipment and making things easier for families at an incredibly difficult time. It’s just £25 to register for our incredible firewalk, which will be led by a professional master instructor so all health and safety aspects are well and truly covered.” 

The Charities are seeking raffle prize donations and corporate sponsorship to support the Firewalk. For more information, please contact laura.kennedy8@nhs.net