Watch as brave Leeds residents take on fire walk challenge in city centre in aid of mental health charity Mind
People gathered in Victoria Gardens, outside the Leeds Art Gallery last Thursday (November 2), aiming to walk barefoot across red-hot embers to raise money for local mental health charity, Leeds Mind.
The fundraisers were talked through how to tackle the hot coals - which came in at around 500 degrees Celsius - by Scott Bell, two-times holder of the Guinness World Record for the greatest firewalking distance, and owner of business, UK Firewalk.
Spectators were treated to some fire-themed hits over the loudspeaker, and freshly made pizzas from local business, Jay's Pizza Project.
Footage of the event can be viewed above and pictures of those who took on the challenge can be viewed in the gallery below:
1. Plenty to feast on
Spectators were treated to some fire-themed hits over the loudspeaker, and freshly made pizzas from local business, Jay's Pizza Project. Photo: UK Firewalk
2. Fire walk for charity
45 people gathered in Victoria Gardens, outside the Leeds Art Gallery on last Thursday, aiming to walk barefoot across red-hot embers to raise money for local mental health charity, Leeds Mind Photo: UK Firewalk
3. World record holder
The fundraisers were talked through how to tackle the hot coals - which came in at around 500 degrees Celsius - by Scott Bell, two-times holder of the Guinness World Record for the greatest firewalking distance, and owner of business, UK Firewalk. Photo: UK Firewalk
4. Fire walk
Dozens took on the challenge as music blasted out in Leeds city centre Photo: UK Firewalk
5. 'Proud'
Everyone made it across the hot coals, with participants saying they were "proud" of overcoming their apprehension in the build-up and "couldn't believe how you could hardly feel anything". Photo: UK Firewalk
6. 'Really special'
One participant said "it felt really special. And it didn't hurt, I promise!" Photo: UK Firewalk