Cycling enthusiasts from law firm Withy King’s Swindon office are preparing to join colleagues from its Bath and Oxford bases to ride to Paris to raise money for charity.
The 21-strong team of cyclists will take part in the 200-mile Bath to Paris between April 14 and 16.
It is one of several sporting events planned by the firm to raise money for Bath-based Dorothy House Hospice – the chosen charity for the next two years of Withy King’s Bath offices.
Nicola Cutler, a solicitor in Withy King’s corporate dispute resolution team, said: “Every two years, the staff and partners in each of our principal office locations vote for a local charity to support over a 24-month period.
“This gives us an opportunity to make a real difference, both in terms of the amount of money we are able to raise as well as the introductions we can make and other practical support we can offer. All our major fund-raising efforts this year and next will be in aid of Dorothy House, a charity which plays such an important role in the lives of so many people.
“Some of us will be putting our fitness levels to the test later this month when we take part in the Bath Half Marathon. I’m one of a team of 11 from Withy King to have signed up for the run so hopefully this will help our training for the Bath to Paris cycle ride while raising additional funds for Dorothy House.”
Dorothy House Hospice Care corporate and major donor fundraiser Henrietta Beard said: “We are absolutely delighted with the incredible support by the team at Withy King, especially during this, our 40th birthday year. The team spirit is tangible and their not inconsiderable efforts to help raise much needed funds for us are very much appreciated.”
Dorothy House delivers care to people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers across Bath and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire in an area which covers 700 sq miles and a community of 550,000 people.
The Swindon office’s chosen charity for the next two years is Prospect Hospice.
To sponsor Withy King’s Bath to Paris cycling team and help raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice, go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/WKSummerofSport or www.tinyurl.com/wksport16
Pictured: The Withy King cycling team with Henrietta Beard of Dorothy House Hospice
