Solicitors in Dash to the Abbey
Howard Lake | 23 November 2009 | News
Leeds-based law firm Lee & Priestley LLP has hit the road in an attempt establish the fitness levels of its team staff. Ten members of its staff, including partners and solicitors, took part in this year’s Leeds Abbey Dash, to raise money for Age Concern and Help the Aged.
The race, which took place on November 22nd, is itself a unique 10k road race that, as in previous years, generated a great atmosphere for those taking part, or watching. The course was fast and flat, perfect for beginners, seasoned runners striving for a personal best, and Solicitors.
The event started with an aerobic warm up, whilst music and entertainment was provided along the route, as was a dazzling array of prizes for both individuals and teams taking part.
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According to Jonathan Oxley, Senior Partner at Lee & Priestley: “Quite a few of us at the firm are dedicated runners, although its probably fair to say that some are perhaps more dedicated than others. So when we learned about the Dash, it just seemed the right thing to do together and it gives us all the opportunity to raise money that will go to help vulnerable and isolated older people.”
Organisers hope to raise around £200,000 from the Dash with every penny raised going toward making a real and lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable older people, It’s anticipated that proceeds from this years Dash will go toward funding a HandyVan service in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area which aims to help older people feel safer in their homes.
Jonathan Oxley said: “There was some friendly rivalry among us as we ‘dashed’ at various paces to the Abbey. We were all looking forward to making a contribution to a really good cause and were all looking forward to taking part in the race. The endless hours of training that some of us put in were however, a little less enjoyable.”
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About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.