A big shoutout to our Partner, Liz Bell who has braved thunder, lightning, sheeting rain, strong winds and hailstones to tackle Yorkshire’s iconic Three Peaks challenge for an inspirational cause.

Liz was among a group of inspirational fundraisers who ascended the heady 5,000-feet heights of Pen y Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.

Despite the toughest climate conditions, Liz and her husband Julian completed the 25-mile hike 45 minutes under the allocated 12-hour deadline.

Organised by our charity partner, Henshaws, all monies raised from the walk will boost the quality of life for over 7,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.

Recalls Liz: “Despite the extreme weather, there was a great team spirit throughout. Lashed by hail stones at the top of Pen y Ghent and having enjoyed a short spell of sunshine, our group then had to wait for thunder and lightning to pass while drenched by torrential rain before ascending Whernside – not to mention raging winds at the top of Ingleborough, the final hurdle.

“There are 250 people who start to lose their sight every day and, although the challenge was hard going, it was enormously satisfying to know we are enabling more people with sight loss and other disabilities to lead a fulfilling life.”

Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, said: “This was no mean feat. Well done to Liz and fellow walkers for persevering through the elements for those who most need our support including young people with profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties.”

“We rely heavily on fundraising donations and gifts-in kind and are delighted with Jones Myers’ ongoing commitment to help us achieve our goals.”

You can still donate to Liz’s Three Peaks challenge here

Our valued partnership with Henshaws complements our firm’s long-standing ethos of giving back to our local communities and helping to make a difference.

We have helped to raise £12. 5k at Henshaws Beer Festival, provided key materials for disabled Art Makers to continue achieving their potential – and volunteered at the Arts & Crafts Centre’s gardens.

To find out more about Henshaws, visit https://www.henshaws.org.uk Twitter @Henshaws Facebook/Henshaws

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Jones Myers has gone the extra mile to help raise over £10k in a vibrant fundraiser to support the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.

Our ten-strong team put their best foot forward in the Leeds Legal 10k for the Access to Justice Foundation, a charity  providing free legal advice to those struggling with homelessness, debt, family difficulties, mental health issues, discrimination, and other problems.

Around five hundred members of the legal profession in Leeds took part in the event –  one of a series of regional fundraisers and the largest legal walk held outside London this year.

The route took the fundraisers through the city centre and banks of the Leeds Liverpool Canal before finishing with a band and drinks reception sponsored by Leeds Beckett University’s Law School.

Richard Peaker, Jones Myers managing partner who took part, said: “There was a great buzz and team spirit throughout the walk, and we’re delighted to have boosted funds for the Access to Justice Foundation.

“Access to Justice plays a key role in vital areas such as preventing young families being made homeless and helping victims of sexual violence and torture to rebuild their lives. The event chimes with our firm’s ethos of ‘giving back’ and we are delighted to have helped make a difference to the charity’s goals”.    Keeping family breadwinners in employment through challenging unlawful discrimination

Similar walks are being staged in Doncaster, Sheffield, and York. You can contribute to the Leeds Legal Walk fundraiser here

Additional pro bono initiatives our firm is involved include our ongoing partnership with Henshaws where we will be ascending new heights on the forthcoming Three Peaks charity walk. The charity supports over 7,000 service users including those who are registered blind or disabled.

We’re also pleased to sponsor the Jones Myers Master of Laws prize for the Best Overall Performance with Leeds Beckett University for the fourth consecutive year.

For information on any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, at Harrogate on 01423 276104, or at York on 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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