Fletchers Staff Join Together to Help Corey

Robert Fletcher presenting Jimmy Hall (Corey's Grandfather) with the cheque

Robert Fletcher presenting Jimmy Hall (Corey's Grandfather) with the cheque

Corey Ashcroft lives in Eccleston and up until a couple of months ago he was a very happy and healthy 2 year old boy. Three months ago Corey was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma; a high risk childhood cancer.

Corey has been receiving treatment for his illness such as chemotherapy but unfortunately Corey is not guaranteed to receive the best treatment available in the UK. Instead he would need to rely on a randomised trial which will only be decided at the penultimate stage of his treatment. As we can all appreciate this is not a risk Corey’s parents are willing to take.

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New Team Sponsorship Gets Off to a Great Start

As the wheelchair rugby season draws to an end Fletchers can be proud of its newly sponsored team. After another recent 4th place finish the CRASH team now sit 5th in the overall league table. This was all possible due to the time and hard work the team have put in, both in training and on game day. The team continues to go from strength to strength and as a result the fans have been witness to some great rugby.

The team recently competed in their first European Tournament which was held in Amsterdam. Through a valiant effort the team where able to secure 5th place overall and only lost one of their games by 1 goal a mere 2 seconds from the end.

We would like to wish all the guys at West Coast Crash all the best for the upcoming nationals in Sheffield. Please check back for updates on the team s progress or visit www.gbwr.org.uk for the full results and to find out more about the sport.

Staff Go Casual for Charity

Mr Robert Fletcher (Senior Director) presenting the cheque for £320 to Malcolm of The Lennox Children's Cancer FundThe staff at Fletchers Solicitors raised £320 for The Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund, with a combination of dress down days and a charity raffle at their summer ball. Pictured is Mr Robert Fletcher (Senior Director) presenting the cheque for £320 to Malcolm of The Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.

Brain Injured Man Runs Across Canada

David McGuire, 38, is running across Canada to raise awareness of brain injury prevention. Running 25 miles a day, he has covered just under 900 miles and has about 4,600 to go. He aims to be back at his home in British Columbia by November. He is stopping along the way for media and school appearances to promote his cause. David’s brain injury struck in 2005 and at the time doctors feared he would not be able to walk or talk again. Now he’s running and talking – to help others.

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Fletchers Joins NEW Brain Injury Group

Brain Injury GroupFletchers Solicitors, based in Southport and Preston, has been selected to join the new Brain Injury Group – a national network of expert brain injury lawyers working alongside a wide range of specialist support services. Together they provide brain injured individuals and their families with complete support – not just compensation – throughout their claim and beyond.

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MIB Loses Dispute Over Motorcycle RTA Claims

MIB ArticleA personal injury solicitor has hailed a victory for motorcyclists against the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, after successfully appealing for damages.

Fletchers Solicitors, which handles road traffic accidents and serious injury claims, has won an appeal confirming the MIB was liable to pay costs. The MIB and Fletchers were in dispute over two separate cases involving motorcyclists.

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