Solicitors go the extra mile for charity

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Kevin Donoghue and Daniel Fitzsimmons (pictured) completed the Liverpool Marathon on 9 October 2011, raising nearly £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The hard-working duo both work at leading Merseyside law firm Donoghue Solicitors. Six months ago they decided that they were going to run the Liverpool marathon for charity and set in place a strict training plan which ensured they were fully prepared.

As Kevin Donoghue explains, ‘there were some sacrifices. We ran most days and would even go running on Friday night rather than staying home watching t.v. or going to the pub!’

Kevin and Daniel completed the 26.2 mile marathon around Liverpool and Wirral in 3 hours 56 minutes and 4 hours 54 minutes respectively. Daniel comments that, ‘it was my first marathon. Although I lost a toe-nail and have badly blistered feet, I am glad I did it.’

They are especially proud of the fact that they have been able to raise nearly £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity providing nursing and other practical support to those affected by the disease.

As Kevin Donoghue points out, ‘we all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Reminding ourselves of our fundraising goals gave us both that extra push to finish the race.’

Kevin and Daniel are still accepting sponsorship for the marathon via the website http://www.justgiving.com/Kev-and-Dan.

Donoghue Solicitors specialise in accident claims and actions against the police. They can be contacted on 08000 124 246 or via their website http://www.donoghue-solicitors.co.uk.

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Donoghue Solicitors is a specialist firm of solicitors (lawyers) who help people throughout England and Wales claim compensation on a 'no win no fee' basis. We only deal with accident claims and actions against the police. We can be contacted by calling 08000 124 246 or e-mail info@donoghue-solicitors.co.uk. For more details see our website http://www.donoghue-solicitors.co.uk.