Tees Go Quackers in Support of Headway Cambridgeshire
Tees are organising a series of fund-raising events to raise money for Headway Cambridgeshire from May through to September 2011. As well as raise funds, Tees hopes to raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury. Tees' campaign got off to a flying start as they marked the start of Action for Brain Injury week, by launching more than 1,100 balloons from St. John's College Sports Ground, Cambridge at 2pm on Monday 9 May, in a Balloon Race presided over by Amanda Goodman, BBC Look East NewsPresenter.Their next event, a Duck Race, will take place on the River Cam at 4pm on Thursday 2 June 2011. Tees hopes to race up to 2,000 ducks in the area immediately downstream of Magdalene Bridge, adjacent to Quayside. The event is scheduled to take place in half-term and it is anticipated that there will be plenty of supporters. , Solicitor at Tees said: "We hope that the duck race will not only raise funds for , but also awareness of Acquired Brain Injury.It should be a fun and exciting afternoon. We are very grateful to those who have supported us thus far, including Bathstore, who have donated some ducks for the race, and Scudamores, who have kindly agreed to assist us with the release and collection of the ducks on the day". Entry costs just £2 - for every £2 donated, participants sponsor one duck. Sponsors do not need to be present on the day.Tees have set up a , through which donations can be made. Further details are available from: , Tees Solicitors, Tel: 01223 311141. Email: . is a charity that gives help and support to people affected by brain injury. It does this locally, offering a wide range of services including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care throughout Cambridgeshire.