31 May 2018
Legal Walk/Run raises £5476 for Marie Curie Northern Ireland
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is delighted to announce that £5476.50 was raised by the Legal Walk/Run charity event which took in Belfast on Friday 11th May 2018.
The charity event which is organised by the Law Society helps raise money to support the work of Marie Curie Northern Ireland, a charity that provides care and support for people with a terminal illness.
Now in its second year over 200 participants including solicitor firms, members of the Judiciary, Barristers, law students and support staff took part and offered their support.
Commenting on the amount raised the President of the Society, Eileen Ewing said:
“Despite the heavy rain on the day I was delighted that so many colleagues took part and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated, offered support and helped make the second Legal Walk / Run such a resounding success. ”.
Ciara Gallagher, Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, Scotland &NI -Marie Curie UK said:
“Marie Curie is most appreciative of all those who took part in the Legal Walk/Run 2018. The monies raised will go towards supporting families across Northern Ireland facing terminal illness.”
You can still donate - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/LAW-Society-NI1