Watsons partners step up to support key Warrington fundraising event

August 29, 2023

Watsons Solicitors partners Alex Mitchell and Chris Illingworth got a taste of the ups and downs of Tom Kearney’s 12-hour Hope 100 charity challenge.

The duo joined the organiser, who spent half a day continuously walking every step of all four stands in the Halliwell Jones Stadium, home of Warrington Wolves, exactly one month before World Suicide Prevention Day.

Assisting the Super League side’s foundation in its quest to raise awareness of the mental health focused campaign, Alex and Chris spent 60 minutes completing more than a lap with Tom, who works for community interest company, LiveWire.

A private client specialist at Warrington-based Watsons, Alex is no stranger to the foundation’s activity, having been a regular fixture on the annual bike ride from the Halliwell Jones Stadium to Newcastle United's St James’ Park.

She said: “I love doing what I can to help the charity, so when we were asked if we would like to join the attempt, I jumped at the chance.

“Chris and I only did an hour, which was tough going in the heat, so credit to Tom for doing the full 12!”

Residential conveyancing solicitor Chris, who raised funds for Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends as part of a 163-mile cycle challenge last year, added: “It was a wonderful effort to complete a gruelling fundraiser.

“Seeing the sun shining in Warrington felt like a good thing, but we soon realised that it almost certainly wouldn’t have helped Tom.

“It was fantastic to see so many faces out supporting him and to play even a small part in helping a worthy cause.”

To donate to the Hope 100 12-hour step challenge, visit: https://warringtonwolvesfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/stadiumsteps12?fbclid=IwAR13Npn-bxOdbQ7GsWZwuSZnICmoz6fO_q8RC2a-bFeCHNmhHaKH2CoFY70

Next up for the charity is the Hope 100 Walk, which sees the local community gather to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

The event on Sunday 10 September provides an opportunity to connect with people, have a conversion, and share experiences.

For full information and to register, visit: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Hope100Walk

Watsons Solicitors, which has been established for more than 60 years, specialises in family lawemployment lawwills and probate, and conveyancing.

The team of experienced solicitors each hold various accreditations and memberships of professional bodies relevant to their expertise, while the firm’s partners oversee all areas of work.

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