Leeds solicitors stride for nation's heart charity

A team of Leeds solicitors are swapping legal documents for walking boots to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The team, called the Shulmans Striders, pictured left, from leading commercial law firm Shulmans Solicitors, are taking part in the BHF’s Hearts First Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 26 July and are urging others to join them.

Team leader Kevin Hostford, who is a partner in the firm’s residential development department, said: “This is a great way for us to bring together a strong team of partners, solicitors and trainee solicitors for a worthy cause. We are all looking forward to taking up the challenge of this exciting event. We really hope other people will join us there and support the work of the BHF.”

In just one day, the 9-strong team will walk 25 miles and  ascend Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, which are all in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Jessica Storer, Regional Events Organiser for the BHF said: “We’re delighted Shulmans Striders are taking part in the event and hope they can encourage others to sign up. This is a popular and well trodden route with walkers and we hope people will take to the hills to support us again this year and raise vital funds to fight heart disease. Although we can’t guarantee the sunshine, we can guarantee a well organised event, great camaraderie amongst the walkers and a fantastic sense of achievement for everyone taking part!”

Money raised at this event will help the BHF save lives through funding pioneering heart research, providing patient care and vital information. With your help we can beat heart disease.

There is a £15 entry fee per person, for more details or to register call 0800 085 2280, visit bhf.org.uk/yorkshirethreepeaks or e-mail northevents@bhf.org.uk

Article published with the kind permission of the British Heart Foundation.

News date 1st July 2008