Taking place on Saturday 25 April 2026, the adrenaline-fuelled challenge will see participants safely descend the side of the Women and Children’s Hospital at Doncaster Royal Infirmary – giving thrill seekers the chance to take on a unique challenge while raising money for their local NHS.
Following the success of last year’s event, which raised just shy of £12,000, the charity is bringing the abseil back for a second year. While spaces are filling up fast, there is still time to get involved – but organisers are encouraging anyone interested to act quickly to avoid missing out.
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.”
With just days to go, the charity is encouraging anyone thinking about taking part to sign up now while places are still available.
Participants will abseil down the side of the hospital building, with fancy dress encouraged (but not required) – giving many the perfect excuse to finally live out their own superhero moment.
With a £35 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship target of £200, every participant will help fund projects that make a real difference for patients, families and colleagues across Bassetlaw Hospital, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.
The money raised helps pay for equipment, improvements to hospital environments, and those extra touches that make stays in hospital more comfortable when people need care the most.
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, I knew I 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 full abseil experience, delivered with thanks to Big Bang Promotions, as well as a charity t-shirt.
All funds raised will support vital projects across DBTH which operates Bassetlaw Hospital, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Montagu Hospital. Previous charitable funding has helped provide VIP bags for adult patients with learning disabilities during hospital visits and contributed towards ‘Robi’, the surgical robot helping to transform surgery locally.
With only a handful of places left and the countdown now on, supporters are encouraged to secure their spot before it’s too late.
Don’t miss out – sign up today: 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/