Ellisons has raised £10,250 for the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation at the end of its Charity of the Year campaign, supporting young people facing cancer and their families.
Colleagues across the firm’s offices (Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford, Frinton-On-Sea, Ipswich and Norwich) took part in a year-long programme of fundraising activities in support of the Colchester-based charity.
A wide range of initiatives contributed to the total, including a firm-wide ‘Tea for Tom’ event, bake sales, dress-down days and seasonal activities such as Easter events, Christmas jumper days and Halloween dress-up. Additional fundraising included pancake day and Valentine’s sales, wreath-making workshops, sound baths and interactive office events such as fantasy football and a staff Christmas party game.
The year-long fundraising has helped raise both vital funds and awareness of the challenges faced by teenagers and young adults with cancer, supporting the Foundation’s work nationwide.
Ian Seeley, Partner and Chairman of Ellisons’ Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, said: “This has shown what can be achieved when colleagues come together behind a shared cause. The level of engagement across the firm has been fantastic, and raising over £10,000 is a great result. We are proud to support the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation and the important work they do.”
Nikki Bowdidge, CEO of The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation, added: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Ellisons for their support. The funds raised, along with the awareness generated, will make a real difference to the young people and families we support across the UK. Support like this is vital in helping us continue funding research and providing essential care.”