Tesco staff across Northamptonshire are preparing to take part in a major fundraising challenge aimed at raising more than £300,000 for Cancer Research UK.

The sponsored walk, which takes place on July 1, will see 800 colleagues from stores across Central England and South Wales take on 10 different 13-mile routes as part of a company-wide initiative supporting the charity.

Teams from 21 Tesco regions are expected to take part, building on the success of last year’s event and helping to raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research.

Ahead of the walk, Tesco store teams and Community Champions will organise a range of fundraising activities in stores and local communities to raise awareness of the campaign and encourage donations.

Tesco staff are preparing to raise money for Cancer Research

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A spokesperson for Tesco said the response from colleagues had been overwhelming.

The spokesperson said: “The scale of support for this year’s walk has been fantastic. Our Community Champions and store teams have put a huge amount of work into organising fundraising activity, bringing colleagues together and helping create real momentum across the region.

“It is a strong reflection of the dedication our teams show to supporting good causes in the communities they serve.”

Money raised through the challenge will support Cancer Research UK’s work to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.