Lawyers Raise Over £3,000 for Local Children's Charity

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Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce shared a news release regarding the fundraising efforts of two lawyers, Mike Wakeling and Alastair Frew from Stratford firm Lodders. The duo joined 50 cyclists on a 10th Anniversary Fundraising Cycle Ride, covering 185 miles from York Castle to the Durham Ox near Warwick in three days. The charity, Molly Ollys, aims to support babies and children up to 18 with life-threatening illnesses, as well as their families, by providing emotional support, gifts, and therapeutic toys and books throughout the UK.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two lawyers from Lodders, Mike Wakeling and Alastair Frew, participated in the 10th Anniversary Fundraising Cycle Ride, raising over £3,000 for Molly Ollys.
  • The charity ride, covering 185 miles from York Castle to the Durham Ox near Warwick, was held over three days and attracted around 50 cyclists.
  • The event has so far raised more than £70,000, which Molly Ollys will use to support its work supporting life-threatening illnesses in children and their families.
  • The charity also supports families, providing emotional wellbeing, gifts, and therapeutic toys and books, in addition to supporting hospitals throughout the UK.
  • Rachel Ollerenshaw, co-founder of Molly Ollys, expressed her gratitude to the riders, support team, and donors, stating the event exceeded her expectations and will make a significant difference for the children supported by the charity.
  • The charity's work includes providing gifts, therapeutic toys, and books to children and hospitals throughout the UK, highlighting the charity's significant impact on local communities.

Statistics:

  • £3,000 raised by Mike Wakeling and Alastair Frew
  • £70,000 total raised by the charity event
  • 185 miles covered by the charity ride, spanning three days
  • 50 cyclists participated in the event
  • 10th Anniversary Fundraising Cycle Ride

Sources:

  • Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce