Originally planned for December, the event has been rearranged for 15 March 2025 to meet overwhelming demand. This new date not only accommodates more participants but also offers brighter evenings and (hopefully) milder weather – perfect for a spring adventure.
With this change comes an exciting Easter theme, swapping Santa hats for bunny ears to give this daring challenge a fun, seasonal twist.
Taking place at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, participants will descend 160ft for a registration fee of £35, with a minimum sponsorship of £200. Don’t delay – the deadline to sign up is early March, and spaces are filling fast.
Descending down a twin cage crane, this unique experience allows two participants to take on the challenge together, offering the chance to support each other as you make your way down the rope.

Funds raised will go towards vital projects across the Trust, which in the past has included VIP bags for adult patients with learning disabilities during hospital visits and ‘Robi,’ the surgical robot revolutionising cancer surgery.
Duncan Batty, Head of DBTH Charity, shared: “We’re thrilled to host this exciting abseil event, which not only offers participants a unique, adrenaline-filled challenge but also an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.
“By stepping over the edge, they’re testing their courage while helping to raise crucial funds that will directly benefit the lives of patients and colleagues across our hospitals.
“Every person who takes part is contributing to something bigger than themselves, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”
Over 20 years ago, the Trust partnered with other charities to host abseils. This year, for the first time, DBTH Charity is bringing the event in-house.
Sign up now to secure your spot! Visit our charity website: https://fundraise.dbthcharity.co.uk/register/the-big-dri-abseil
For questions, contact dbth.charity@nhs.net and sarah.dunning@nhs.net
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference – sign up today and take the leap for a great cause.
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 hard 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/