Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson has thanked SA Law after the law firm’s annual “Smart Alecs” Quiz Night raised £9,500 for the Willow Foundation, the charity he founded in 1999. SA Law had aimed to smash the previous record they had raised for the charity and successfully did so, beating the figure by over £3,000.

The Willow Foundation, based in Hatfield, is a national charity that provides special days for 16 to 40 year olds with life threatening illnesses. The charity was set up by Arsenal legend Bob Wilson and his wife, in memory of their daughter Anna who died of cancer aged just 31.

The quiz pitted twenty five teams, comprised of both national companies and local businesses, against each other for six gruelling rounds of questions and a marathon round, with the Arsenal legend taking on the role of quizmaster. Among the competitors were Natwest, Clydesdale and Wenta, with a team put in by Kingston Smith eventually emerging victorious.

Watford Football Club hosted the quiz, and entered a staff team, as well as a team made up of ‘Watford Legends’ – all former Watford FC players. Watford legend Ian Bolton also attended and acted as a co-host to Bob Wilson.

Wilson said: "We are lucky enough to count SA Law as one of our most ardent supporters, with some members of the firm involved since we started back in 1999. We are grateful to them for organising a terrific event, and the money raised will help us provide special days for young adults living with serious illness."

Steve Ryan, Managing Partner at SA Law said: “It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and great to see so many local businesses getting behind such a worthwhile cause."