Law firm takes on dragon boat race for Shrewsbury charity
Staff from the Telford office of mfg Solicitors raised more than £1,700 to support Severn Hospice
A team of solicitors have raised more than £1,700 for a Shropshire charity by taking part in a boat race on the River Severn.
Sixteen staff from the Telford office of mfg Solicitors' collected £1,775 for Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury.
The crew competed against dozens of teams in front of thousands of spectators, finishing 16th overall in the popular event which was held between Pengwern and Shrewsbury School Boat Clubs. The team dressed up as Legally Blonde movie character Elle Woods.
Jack Robinson, a senior associate in the firm's wills and estate planning team, said: "The Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Race is a huge event in the Shropshire charity calendar so we're delighted to have played our part.
"Severn Hospice was our Telford office charity of the year and taking part in this year's boat race followed shortly after we sponsored the 2026 Pontesbury Potter walk.
"It was a great day and amazing to see thousands turning out to support the hospice and to celebrate the incredible work they do. It's also inspiring to see so many local businesses taking part and coming together for the community. It is, and always will be, such a special day for the charity."
Severn Hospice was founded in 1989 and offers care at hospices in Shrewsbury and Telford as well supporting around 80 per cent of its patients at home through care in the community.
Its programmes include coffee mornings, consultant-led clinics, education and therapy and it has to raise £2 in every £3 it spends.
Corporate fundraiser Holly Gibbons added: "We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone at mfg Solicitors for their support at this year's Dragon Boat Festival.
"Not only did the team throw themselves into the racing but their memorable fancy dress theme also brought plenty of colour and fun to the day while helping to raise an impressive amount for our services.
"All of our care is provided free of charge and is only made possible through the commitment and generosity of our local community and businesses.
"We're so grateful for their support that enables us to continue providing specialist, compassionate care to local families when it matters most."
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