A group of our corporate supporters scaled the dizzy heights of a London landmark to raise more than £11,000 for Headway’s invaluable frontline services.
Teams from Burcher Jennings, Jefferies Solicitors, Lester Aldridge, Lyons Davidson, No5 Barristers’ Chambers, Old Square Chambers, Osbornes Law and Wynne-Jones IP all joined Headway’s Chief Executive Peter McCabe to climb the famous O2 Arena earlier this year.
The climb, described as urban mountaineering, involved ascending all the way to the top of The O2 via a walkway, suspended 52m above ground level.
The whole experience took the teams 90 minutes, with time to take in the spectacular views across the sunny London skyline.
Sarah Earl, Head of Administration at Old Square Chambers, was one of the 60 participants who took part in the climb:
She said: “We were delighted to be invited to participate – we do enjoy a challenge, especially for such a good cause.”
The Jefferies team all had a lot of fun climbing the O2 for Headway. It was a fantastic team-building exercise and a great way to see the sights of London.
“Most importantly, we were delighted to have another opportunity to support Headway and their important work.” said Nina Ramsden, Director at Jefferies Solicitors.
Tim Blackwell, Partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “Our Personal Injury team had a thoroughly enjoyable day climbing over the O2 in London and what made it even more amazing was that it was to raise funds for Headway – the brain injury association.
“We look forward to next year’s challenge and raising more money for this most deserving charity. It is good to know that the £2,182.50 we raised will be used to help brain injury survivors, their families and carers.”
After the exhilarating experience, climbers were treated to a drinks reception kindly sponsored by No5 Barristers’ Chambers.
Headway would like to thank all involved for supporting this incredible day of fundraising and look forward to inviting you to next year’s corporate challenge day.
To find out more about Corporate Membership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Anna Kerr: partnerships@headway.org.uk
