Twenty members of staff from Alsters Kelley Solicitors will be participating in the annual Warwick Boat Race again to raise vital funds for a Coventry-based baby hospice after huge success last year.

The 'AK Oar Stars' team, comprised of staff from Coventry, Leamington Spa and Nuneaton offices, will compete in the competitive Chinese-style boat race on 22nd May at St Nicholas Park, Warwick.

Last year, £2800 was raised towards the build of the new Zoe's Place baby hospice, based in Exhall, Coventry. This year, Alsters Kelley aim to raise money to help cover the costs of furnishings  and equipment , before the official opening. 

Fundraiser at Zoe's Place Trust, Helen Fairhurst, said: 'We are thrilled that Alsters Kelley Solicitors have chosen to support Zoe's Place again.

'Funds raised will be used to pay for specialist seating. The 'P' Pod is a beanbag with a moulded seat, which provides supportive seating for infants with poor or no muscle control. Each chair costs in the region of £400.

'Alsters Kelley Solicitors have support Zoe's Place for a number of years and to date, the team have raised a fantastic £6535.49 for the hospice. We wish them the best of luck for their 2011 fundraising efforts'. 

Neil Raiseborough, Partner at Alsters Kelley and team member said: 'We are excited not only to be participating in the race again, but to raise as much money as we can for Zoe's Place as they expand to support more babies and children with life-limiting illnesses in our region.

'It is also a great opportunity for staff to get together and do something fun. Hopefully this year will be sunny and we will win!'

If you would like to donate to Zoe's Place by sponsoring this event, please visit www.justgiving.com/Alsters-Kelley-LLP

For more information about Alsters Kelley, please visit their website here: www.alsterskelley.com