One of Oxfordshire’s longest serving law firms, Hedges Law, has raised more than £2,000 for the grief support charity SeeSaw, its chosen charity of the year.

The latest fundraising effort undertaken by Hedges Law saw two members of the Oxfordshire law firm’s team, Head of Business Development, Rebecca Kashti and Trainee Solicitor, James Overton, attend the Hinton Skydiving centre, near Banbury, to undertake a sky diving challenge.

Jumping from 10,000 feet and freefalling at over 120mph, the pair had originally set out with the aim of raising £400.

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“However, thanks to the generosity of colleagues, friends, family and members of the public, they eventually went on to smash their original target by raising over £2,000.

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SeeSaw in Oxford is Hedges Law’s chosen charity of the year.

It provides essential grief support to children, young people and their families anywhere in Oxfordshire.

Speaking after the jump Head of Business Development, Rebecca Kashti, said: “SeeSaw is a fantastic local Oxfordshire-based charity, providing essential support to young members of the community and their families at a time of such uncertainty, worry and sadness.

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“Jumping from 13,000 feet was daunting, but so worth it to know we were doing what we could to help these families at a time they are experiencing the loss of a loved one.” 

For more information about the charity visit seesaw.org.uk.

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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.

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