Jurassic Coast walk raises thousands of pounds for Cancer Research

Around 80 colleagues from Tesco stores in Bournemouth, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole and Shaftesbury took part in an epic 12-mile sponsored walk along the Jurassic Coast to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The challenge began with an early morning warm-up by Weymouth Pavilion before trekking along the Jurassic Coast to Lulworth Cove, with a lot of challenging terrain to overcome along the way.

Tesco’s Lead Manager Danielle Croad said: “Raising such an incredible amount for Cancer Research UK shows just what’s possible when you put your mind to something. What started as a conversation with my mentor six months ago has turned into something incredible. I’m extremely proud of everyone involved.”

She added: “Everyone kept each other’s spirits up with encouragement, lots of laughter, and even a few attempts at singing YMCA along the way.

“What stood out most was how great it felt to see everyone together, supporting one another and sharing the experience. By the end, there was a real sense of achievement, as well as some tired feet.”

As well as the Jurassic Coast Challenge, other colleagues organised in-store fundraising activities including a sponsored in-store bike ride, book sales, children’s games and even a cosplay event to help raise a grand total of £27,936.