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Shoosmiths raises funds for Aspire

19 October 2009

National law firm Shoosmiths has pledged to raise £25,000 for Aspire, its nominated local charity of the year.

The funds will be used to set up and furnish an Aspire-supported bungalow, to be named Shoosmiths House.

Aspire runs a network of supported houses adapted for wheelchair users, and are lived in whilst suitable alternative housing is found.

Staff at the law firm will be working with their personal injury colleagues to raise money for the charity, which provides support for people with spinal cord injuries.

Judith Dorkins, head of the firm’s legal expenses division, said: “This is a fantastic project and quite an unusual one.

“We chose to support Aspire because much of the work it does has a connection with the personal injury work we complete on behalf of our clients.

“We’re delighted to be involved with a charity that fully focuses on enabling people to regain their independence after an injury, and we’re hoping that our efforts will make a significant difference to such a positive cause."

Chris Field, head of fundraising at Aspire, said: “We are delighted to be working with Shoosmiths. The money raised will adapt and furnish a house and mean that we can support someone on their way from injury to independence.”

Shoosmiths has already contributed more than £17,200 for the charity through a host of initiatives, and a fundraising committee has been set up to boost its efforts.

For further information please contact:
Name: Sophie Llewhelin
Phone: 03700 864127
Email: sophie.llewhelin@shoosmiths.co.uk

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