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MLA Solicitors’ 100 Wills Appeal

Marc Almond • 5 April 2020

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.

Help our NHS Heroes in their fight against COVID-19. In exchange for a charitable donation to our NHS Heroes in the fight against COVID-19, our dedicated team will remotely write your Will and have it delivered direct to your door.

Here at MLA Solicitors, we’re doing our bit for the NHS. Your donation, whatever the amount, will be sent directly to the NHS to help in their fight against COVID-19 which has already claimed the lives of 4,313 UK citizens at the time of writing.

Marc Almond, Sole Proprietor of MLA Solicitors, will be committing his evenings and weekends to the cause and aims to donate £1,000.00 to our NHS Heroes on the front line.

“We need to do our bit, however small.” He comments. “We all have the power to make a difference. Individuals, organisations and communities should take this opportunity to come together and make a difference.”

“What a belting gesture from my boss.” Shares Miss Fletcher.

“If anyone is considering make a Will, my boss is donating all proceeds from the next 100 Wills drafted to the NHS.” Shares Miss McDonnell. “You pay what you want to pay, but please remember this is for the NHS!”

To have your Will written, please email Marc Almond at reception@mlasolicitors.com or call him directly on 0161 713 0399.

Visit our Go Fund Me Page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mla-solicitors-100-wills-appeal?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_l...

We thank you in advance for your donation!

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