Stone King staff take on Chariots of Fire relay race for British Heart Foundation

Staff from Stone King's Cambridge office took part in the Chariots of Fire relay race on Sunday, raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The team joined hundreds of runners in the closed-road relay race through Cambridge city centre, taking on a two-mile route that started and finished on Queen's Green. Each participant completed one lap before handing over the baton to the next runner.

A much-loved Cambridge tradition, Chariots of Fire has raised more than £1.6 million for charity thanks to the support of the local community. This year's event is raising funds for the British Heart Foundation, the UK's largest independent funder of research into cardiovascular disease.

Every three minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. Through fundraising and research, the British Heart Foundation is helping to drive breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and circulatory diseases, with the aim of saving and improving lives across the UK.

Julie Moktadir, Partner said:

"It was a great day and a relief that we had some very speedy family members on our team! The atmosphere was fantastic from start to finish, with so many people coming together to support a worthwhile cause. It was wonderful to be part of this event once again, and we're delighted to have played our part in supporting the British Heart Foundation and the life-changing work it does."

Danielle Francombe, Associate Solicitor, added: "It was a really enjoyable team event – it was great to share the experience with colleagues, as well as our families and get them involved in the excitement too. I'm really glad this has become a regular part of the Cambridge office calendar. It was so lovely to see so many people coming together to support the British Heart Foundation and its important work."