Law firm pedals through the night to raise £17,000 for Cure Leukaemia
Over 80 cyclists pedalled their way to over £17,000 in Solihull as a leading Midlands law firm completed its most ambitious charity challenge to date
Davisons Law transformed Touchwood Shopping Centre into a round-the-clock cycling arena for Tour de Touchwood, a 24-hour endurance relay in aid of Cure Leukaemia.
Six stationary bikes ran continuously as participants took turns in the saddle, successfully covering 3,331 kilometres - the full distance of the Tour de France route - finishing with over 200 kilometres to spare after a crucial push from the 4am team kept them on track.
Darryl Wilkes, Equity Director at Davisons Law, said: "It went really well but it was a very tough challenge - we were running behind until the 4am team came in and turned things around. We finished with over 200 kilometres to spare and over 80 riders joined us across the 24 hours. To have raised over £17,000 - with more still coming in - makes this the biggest challenge we've undertaken to date. We're incredibly proud of everyone who took part."
James McLaughlin, Chief Executive of Cure Leukaemia, added: "Once again, the team at Davisons Law have raised the bar with their creativity and commitment. Cycling plays a huge role in helping us fund vital blood cancer research, and this challenge is a brilliant way of bringing the Solihull community together while raising awareness and essential funds. Every pedal stroke will help children and adults living with blood cancer."
Every pound raised goes directly to Cure Leukaemia, with Davisons Law covering all event costs. The total currently stands at £17154, with donations still coming in.
Cure Leukaemia funds pioneering blood cancer research and clinical trials across the UK, including the ATTICUS Network - the country's first national children's transplant trial network - which is helping improve treatment options and survival rates for young patients.
Davisons Law is a founding Club 10 member of Cure Leukaemia, committing a minimum of £10,000 each year to support the charity's life-saving work.
For more information about Cure Leukaemia and ways to support the charity, visit cureleukaemia.co.uk.