Luton-born England cricketer Monty Panesar is supporting legal professionals in Beds and Herts in this month’s Luton Legal Walk.
The 10km (6.25 mile) sponsored walk is on Thursday, May 23 at 5.30pm through the scenic grounds of Luton Hoo.
The event is one of several held by the Eastern Legal Support Trust. It has been organised by staff at Luton Law Centre and Luton resident Vicky Naylor of Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre, part of east London’s Queen Mary, University of London.
It is one of 17 walks around the country to help raise funds for free legal advice centres – valuable services which provide the public with advice on their legal position and what steps to take next.
Centres such as the one at Queen Mary also give law students practical experience as they work toward their degree.
Spin bowler Monty Panesar said: “I’m proud to see the legal profession in my home town come together to raise funds for such an important cause.
“Using sport to help vulnerable people secure the assistance they need is inspiring.
“I value the work that the Eastern Legal Support Trust does and its importance to the region, which is why the Luton Legal Walk is a worthy use of a Thursday afternoon.”
Global law firm Dentons is supporting the walk by sponsoring T-shirts, balloons and buckets.
Visit www.elst.org.uk or contact lutonlegalwalk@elst.org.uk to sign up a team.