Tough Mudder 2025: Gildeas Brings the Fight in Memory of Dr Ashwin Bali

From Courtrooms to Ice Baths: Gildeas Takes On Tough Mudder for CRY

The team at Gildeas Solicitors traded their suits for sports gear this weekend as they took on one of the UK’s toughest endurance events – Tough Mudder Edinburgh – in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

On Saturday 7th June 2025, a determined group from our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices powered through 5 kilometres of mud, grit, and relentless obstacles including eight-foot walls, ice baths and the notorious cage crawl.

Why? To raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that hits incredibly close to home.

All For A Cause That Matters

We were proud to take on this challenge in loving memory of Dr Ashwin Bali, a remarkable young man from Glasgow who tragically passed away in March 2024 at just 26 years old due to Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). Ashwin was a much-loved Foundation Year 3 doctor working in Yorkshire, remembered for his radiant smile, his joy for life and the compassion he brought to everyone around him.

Following his passing, Ashwin’s family and friends raised over £21,000 for CRY, a charity dedicated to preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through screening, awareness and research. At Gildeas, we are proud to continue this mission by supporting CRY and helping to fund vital cardiac screening facilities across Scotland.

Not Your Average Legal Challenge

Taking part in Tough Mudder was no walk in the park. It tested every ounce of stamina and teamwork our solicitors had – but it was nothing compared to the daily challenges faced by families affected by sudden cardiac death. Every muddy step we took was in the hope of saving lives and sparing others from such devastating loss.

A Remarkable Effort

At time of publication, we have raised over £5.4k for CRY. The public response has been incredible, with local news, Glasgow Live covering the event.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts and can’t thank you enough.

Your donations help CRY continue its life-saving work, giving young people across the country the chance to be screened and protected.

Want to learn more about Ashwin’s story or support CRY’s mission? Visit Dr Ashwin Bali’s tribute page or go to www.c-r-y.org.uk to see how you can make a difference.

Together, we got muddy for a meaningful cause – and we’d do it again in a heartbeat.