A TEAM of 13 building society workers are to embark on a two-day charity challenge to cycle 140 miles.
Andrew Medling, regional manager of the Leeds Building Society based at the Chester-le-Street branch, will join colleagues cycling coast to coast from Whitehaven to Sunderland on Monday (Sept 21).
The cycle ride will raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society as part of an attempt to raise £14,000 during the course of the year.
Mr Medling said: “Every year the Society’s regional managers undertake a charity challenge to raise money for a national charity.
“The 140-mile distance between Whitehaven and Sunderland was chosen as a result of the Society celebrating its 140th anniversary this year.
“In addition to the Coast-to-Coast cycle ride all our branches, including Chester-le-Street, are joining in the fundraising effort with their own activities as we head towards our £14,000 target”.
Hannah Wright, from the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “We are delighted that Leeds Building Society are taking on this fantastic challenge, and with their support, we will be able continue our work to improve the lives of those living with dementia.”
Anyone wishing to sponsor the riders can do so at justgiving.com/challengeoneforty
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