Taking place on Saturday 25 April 2026, the adrenaline-fuelled challenge will see participants descend the side of the Women & Children’s Hospital at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Following the success of last year’s event which raised just shy of £12,000, the charity is delighted to bring the abseil back in-house for a second time.
Adrian Petts, Head of DBTH Charity, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting our abseil for the second year running. It’s an exciting challenge that pushes people outside their comfort zones, while raising crucial funds to support patients and colleagues across our hospitals.
“Every person who signs up and steps over the edge is helping to make a real difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for that support.”
Participants will abseil tens of feet down the hospital building and are encouraged (but not obliged) to wear fancy dress for the occasion.
With a £35 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship target of £200, participants will help enhance patient care and wellbeing by funding innovative equipment, creating compassionate environments, and providing vital support for our dedicated staff — bridging the gap where NHS funding ends so our hospitals can deliver truly exceptional healthcare across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
Last year, Andrea Butcher successfully completed the abseil, raising over £1,000 for the Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary following her own cancer journey at the Trust.
Andrea said: “When we saw the event advertised, we knew we had to get involved. It felt incredibly meaningful to take on this challenge from the hospital that played such a huge role in my recovery.
“The charity abseil was more than just a fundraiser – it’s a tribute to survival and a powerful reminder of the impact of the NHS and the strength of those it serves.”
Registration includes the abseil experience with thanks to Big Bang Promotions plus a charity t-shirt.
All funds raised will go towards vital projects across the Trust. Previous charitable funding has supported initiatives such as VIP bags for adult patients with learning disabilities during hospital visits, as well as helping to fund ‘Robi’, the surgical robot revolutionising cancer surgery.
Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly, with sign-ups closing in late April.
To secure a place, visit: https://fundraise.dbthcharity.co.uk/event/big-dri-abseil
About DBTH Charity:
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Charity is the official charity which supports Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust to go above and beyond by providing additional equipment, services and amenities for our patients, visitors and staff which cannot be funded by the NHS alone.
These additional extras would not be possible without the support of our community. With your help, we can continue to work with our Trust to fund innovative and exciting projects that make a difference to our patients, their families and our colleagues who care for them.
Visit the charity website to find out more: https://dbthcharity.co.uk/