Between January and June, their teams took part in a variety of activities, with a significant contribution of nearly £3,000 coming from staff who participated in the Belfast Marathon in early May.

Alongside their fundraising activities, employees contribute through regular monthly salary donations and for every download of the CRASH & JMK app, the companies donate £1 — offering customers and clients an easy way to get involved and support the charity’s work.

Plans for the rest of the year include participation in the Causeway Coast Marathon Walk, as well as further fundraising events such as breakfast mornings and lunchtime quizzes.

Louise Mone, managing director of JMK Solicitors, said: “Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is a charity close to the hearts of many of our staff.  We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far this year, and we look forward to continuing to support the charity and the work they do in the year ahead.”

Meg McKeown, corporate fundraising officer at Cancer Focus NI, said: “We are so grateful for the continued support from CRASH Services, JMK Solicitors and Granite Exchange. Their contributions will go a long way within our charity and will have a lasting impact on local people on a cancer journey in Northern Ireland.

“For the last 55 years, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has supported local people on their cancer journey, working to reduce the risk, impact and outcomes of all cancers through four main areas of work: cancer support services, cancer prevention initiatives, research, and policy & advocacy.

“We thank all the staff at CRASH Services, JMK Solicitors and Granite Exchange for their support over the past six months, and for joining us on this exciting new journey.”

JMK Solicitors, CRASH Services and Granite Exchange continue to welcome donations via Gofundme.