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1 December 2023 | Charities, Community, & CSR | Article by Louise Gardner

Decorate for December | Bringing some festive joy to Ronald McDonald’s Bristol House


Louise Gardner, Senior Associate in our Serious Injuries Team, attended Ronald McDonald’s Bristol House for its ‘Decorate for December’ charity afternoon.

Louise Gardner decorating a tree for Decorate for December at Ronald McDonald House Bristol

Bristols House, opened its doors to bring much needed festive cheer to families, the staff and to share the incredible work they do with supporters and VIPs.

Bristol’s Right Honourable Lord Mayor, Chancellor Paul Goggin was invited to place the last ornament on the tree and players from the Bristol Pitbulls ice hockey team excelled in gingerbread house decoration!

Bristol’s Right Honourable Lord Mayor, Chancellor Paul Goggin placing the final ornament for Decorate for December at Ronald McDonald House Bristol

Hugh James was delighted to support the House by providing the all-important Christmas Tree and we hope it will provide a sense of normality and hope through what is a difficult time for all the families staying over the festive period.

The event not only brings some Christmas joy, but also raises awareness of the vital work the charity does.

Members of the Bristol Pitbulls ice hockey team give a helping hand decorating for Decorate for December at Ronald McDonald House Bristol

Across the UK, Ronald McDonald House Charities will support up to 530 families in December alone. It offers a home away from home for loved ones of critically ill children who are being treated at a hospital nearby.

Our Serious Injuries Team specialises in catastrophic personal injury claims with particular expertise in spinal cord and brain injuries, and supports families who use Ronald McDonald houses through the Hugh James Emergency Fund.

The final ornament placed by Bristol’s Right Honourable Lord Mayor, Chancellor Paul Goggin, which reads "Ronald McDonald House Charities"

You can support the charity and the families staying there by purchasing a virtual gift this Christmas.

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Author bio

Louise Gardner is a senior associate in our serious injuries team representing claimants with traumatic brain injuries. Louise joined Hugh James in 2023. Louise’ cases are often complex, can involve disputed liability and involve significant damages. She has a proven track record of securing rehabilitation, therapies, interim payments and support for her clients as well as significant compensation for her clients.

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