Watford Lawyer Cycles 100 Miles to Support Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers
On 28 July, Victoria King, an Associate based in our Watford office, took part in a 100-mile challenge raising money for charity.
Developed by the Mayor of London and his agencies in 2013, to encourage people to cycle safely, more often, Prudential RideLondon-Surrey each year sees amateur cyclists as well as professionals ride from London to Surrey, and then back, for charity. More than £53 million has been raised for charity since 2013.
Victoria King, who's been training hard - taking part in the London to Brighton earlier this summer - cycled in support of Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers and has so far raised £540 (to be updated).
Home-Start helps vulnerable families with young children deal with the challenges they face, such as post-natal depression, isolation or bereavement, by providing emotional and practical support.
Our Watford office chose Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers as its Charity of the Year for 2017/18 and raised over £5,000 through a number of fundraising activities, including taking part in a wing-walk, a 1 mile open water swim, an abseil, Christmas present collections and bake sales.
Victoria commented:
"Taking part in the Prudential Ride has been such a rewarding challenge! As a firm, community engagement is at the heart of everything we do, and we have formed a great relationship with Home-Start Watford and Three Rivers over the last year.
I'm sure all in the Watford office will agree that the money raised is going to an incredibly worthy cause."
To support Victoria and donate to Home-Start Watford and Three Rivers, please visit Victoria's fundraising page at https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/victoriaking2