Case Study - Over the top for charity

Lesley Robson, an account manager in the Sheffield Office, raised money for Neurocare, one of Nabarro’s Charities of the Year, in 2007

“I wanted to get involved in helping Neurocare for reasons that were initially very personal. Within a short space of time two family members and a respected colleague were hit by severe neurological problems. I knew that the office was supporting the charity and decided to get involved.

“Neurocare is a charity based in Sheffield and it provides the very latest neurological hospital equipment for handling head injuries, brain tumours and cancers of the nervous system. Back in 2006 they launched the Brainwave appeal for three new Sonowand scanners. These are portable, and give “real time” information about what is happening in a patient’s brain – and that can make a real difference during an operation.

“I am scared of heights but somehow I decided to abseil 130 feet down the tower of St. Mary’s Church in the centre of Sheffield. The worst bit was going over the edge at the beginning. After that it was not too bad. I even managed to look down!

“I raised £710.50 for the appeal. This was only part of what the office as a whole managed. We contributed £37,000 to the appeal in total. I am very proud of how so many people in the office took part and made a difference.”