Sofia Barton's Maggie's x Baltic: Walk on Fire
Thursday 14th November 2024
Sofia Barton
Sofia Barton's Maggie's x Baltic: Walk on Fire
Maggie’s x Baltic | Walk on Fire
Thursday 14 November | 6pm-8.30pm
📍 Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Do something daring this autumn and raise funds for people with cancer. Maggie’s and Baltic have teamed up to provide new event experiences and monthly art therapy workshops for people with cancer. We are excited to confirm the second event in this collaboration is a Walk on Fire outside Baltic, overlooking Newcastle Gateshead’s iconic quayside.
Fundraising Ticket £20 | Fundraising Target £80
Non-Fundraising Ticket £45
Why fire walking?
Walking on hot coals, known as firewalking, is an ancient practice in various cultures. Individuals walk barefoot on burning coals, which can reach temperatures up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. Firewalkers navigate the path without burns or injuries due to the coals’ insulating ash and specific mental and physical techniques. Firewalking demonstrates human resilience and serves as a metaphor for overcoming fears and challenges in life.
Event Information
• Registration opens at 6pm at Baltic, Gateshead Quayside (NE8 3BA)
• Check-in, collect your Maggie’s T-shirt and Baltic tote bag and complete your event registration with FireWalk UK
• Your training will be 6.30pm-8.00pm
• You’ll then walk on fire outside on Baltic Square from 8.00pm-8.30pm
• Family, friends and colleagues are welcome to spectate. During the training (6.30pm-8.00pm) there will be time to purchase hot drinks and snacks from Baltic Kitchen while waiting.
• There will be photographers on site with photos shared on social media after the event. We won’t be able to capture everyone on the night, so we encourage you to take your own photos too.
How to take part
Fundraising ticket
1. Buy a fundraising ticket via Givewheel
2. Once purchased, you can proceed to set up your fundraiser using the ‘Start a Fundraiser for this Event’ button
3. When entering your email to set up your fundraising page, do ensure you enter the same email address you used to purchase your ticket
4. Join Maggie’s Facebook Group to meet fellow firewalkers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/BiQwPdEQ9C7vd55S/?mibextid=K35XfP
Non-fundraising ticket
1. Buy a non-fundraising ticket.
2. Join Maggie’s Facebook Group to meet fellow firewalkers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/BiQwPdEQ9C7vd55S/?mibextid=K35XfP
Most importantly, tell everyone why you’re supporting Maggie’s x Baltic.
FAQs
• Ages 18+ only
• Tickets must be purchased in advance
• Seek medical guidance if you’re currently taking any treatments that can cause sore feet as a side effect e.g. chemotherapy drug Capecitabine
Full Terms and Conditions: www.baltic.art/terms
If you have any questions please drop Maggie’s an email newcastle@maggies.org or give them a call on 0191 233 6605.
