A commemorative walking event has generated over £18,000 for St Luke’s Hospice following an initiative honouring a much-missed spouse.
The Nine Bridges Challenge was arranged by RDP Newmans, an accountancy practice headquartered in Harrow, as a tribute to Sarah Perez, the wife of partner Lyndon Perez, who was cared for by the hospice prior to her passing in 2025.
Forty employees completed the 6.93-mile route crossing several of London’s most recognizable bridges, accumulating £18,200 through 216 separate contributions.
Speaking on behalf of the firm, Lyndon Perez expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishment, noting that the total raised exceeded his original expectations.
He conveyed gratitude to clients, acquaintances, and members of the local community who united behind the effort to support an organisation that has provided assistance to numerous individuals since its establishment.
Twenty representatives from RDP Newmans attended the St Luke’s Kenton Grange facility to present the donation and gain insight into how the funds would contribute towards palliative and end-of-life services throughout Harrow and Brent.
During the visit, they observed sound therapy apparatus that had been purchased through an earlier contribution from Lyndon Perez, which now facilitates specialised sessions held in Sarah Perez’s memory.
St Luke’s chief executive Jo Pearce expressed appreciation to RDP Newmans for their outstanding dedication, compassion and generosity.