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Milky Bar Kid
29-10-12, 10:07 PM
Yep! This time next week I will probably be unable to walk due to blisters over my feet! At 1930 ish on 5 Nov, I will be walking over hot coals, with bare feet, in order to raise money for the Scottish Cot Death Trust.

The SCDT provide invaluable support to bereaved families as well as funding research into the cause of Cot death and preventative measures as they endeavour to prevent any more families suffering this horrendous lot.

I have witnessed the devastation this causes first hand. I'm not ashamed to admit I cry when I think of my experiences and the pain the parents must have felt. Many of my colleagues, nationwide, will have the same experiences.

I don't do a lot for charity as I get fed up of being asked to sponsor people but this one charity is one I view to be incredibly worth it.

Even if it hurts, the pain will be nothing compared to that of losing a child.

50p, a pound. Every little helps. Please folks, if you can spare me a little, I would be extremely grateful.

Https://www.JustGiving.com/Nicola-Crosbie1

Milky Bar Kid
30-10-12, 03:22 AM
Thank you PunyXpress!! X

BanannaMan
30-10-12, 05:15 AM
50p, a pound. Every little helps. Please folks, if you can spare me a little, I would be extremely grateful.

Https://www.JustGiving.com/Nicola-Crosbie1 (https://www.justgiving.com/Nicola-Crosbie1)



Done!
Good luck Nic!
What a great cause!

From someone whos tried it,
You want to try to walk 'flat footed' and step lightly as if you were walking across light bulbs you don't want to break, while moving as quickly as possible.
Running or tiptoe'ing will cause your feet to dig down into the coals and get burnt. You want to walk only on the top of the coals.
And make sure your feet are dry!

Best of luck!!

Milky Bar Kid
30-10-12, 07:04 AM
Thanks Bill! Advice is also much appreciated! X

JamesMio
30-10-12, 11:07 AM
make sure your feet are dry!

This! A hundred times, this!!

I did a firewalk years ago, so hats off t' yer. You'll enjoy it, but yes - make sure your feet are proper dry!

Milky Bar Kid
30-10-12, 07:11 PM
Been told we will be given talc to make sure our feet are dry!!

Thanks to all for sponsors so far!

BigBaddad
30-10-12, 09:15 PM
Isn't that just a hog roast?

JamesMio
30-10-12, 09:40 PM
Isn't that just a hog roast?

Oh, well played Sir. Well played indeed!

Milky Bar Kid
30-10-12, 10:44 PM
Yeh. Funny.

Milky Bar Kid
04-11-12, 03:23 PM
Just over 24hrs til I do this!

Milky Bar Kid
04-11-12, 05:06 PM
Thanks Dawn!!

Keep it coming folks! Nearly at my target!!

BanannaMan
05-11-12, 12:26 AM
Just over 24hrs til I do this!


Best of Luck!!
Much respect. :notworthy:

chezvegas85
05-11-12, 12:34 AM
congrats on beating your target, pictures/video of this fiery walk gonna be uploaded? :)

Milky Bar Kid
05-11-12, 11:13 PM
Well I did it! It was a tad hot! This is what it looked like 90mins before the walk:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/06/e3era8uq.jpg

I don't have the pics yet of my actual walk and I did it twice, but will post when I do. And look at the soles - no blisters!! Although still slightly charred!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/06/9u2y5aha.jpg

BanannaMan
06-11-12, 03:35 AM
Twice she says!
Awesome job Nic!!!! :thumbsup:

Well done on meeting your target!
Looking forward to the pics!