In 2014/15 we have also had a particular focus on
supporting the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This is
of particular poignancy as our support is in memory of
our colleague Iain Patterson who sadly passed away very
suddenly at the end of 2014.
One of the big events we have done to support the BHF
involved 19 of our people who took part in the Great
Birmingham 10k run. That wasn't the only gruelling
event on our radar though... a team of seven took on
the Igloo Cyclo-Sportive Challenge, cycling an 80 mile
journey over steep terrain through the heart of the Peak
District. Colleagues will also be running a half marathon
later in the year to continue to support the cause.
Rather more sedately, the whole firm participated in
the BHF's 'wear it red' day, raising further much needed
funds for this charity.
Whether it is jumping 13,000 feet out of an aeroplane
as part of the Oompa-Loompa Skydive for the 50th
anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
persuading our managing partner to take the ice
bucket challenge, raising over £5,000 for Nottingham
Hospitals Charity Leukaemia Research Fund or simply
a few hundred pounds from a cake baking event, we
believe that every little counts and our charity partners
are always extremely thankful for the part we play in
ensuring they are able to carry on with the invaluable
work they do in the community.
But it is not just fundraising that keeps us busy. From
taking part in the reading in schools scheme and
donating over 170 selection boxes to children in hospice
care at Chrsitmas, to supporting the Anthony Nolan bone
marrow register and collecting vouchers for schools, our
people are passionate about working with their local
communities to make a positive difference.
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community action
Our team who took part in the BHF Great Birmingham 10k run
Iain Patterson wear it red day, London