Co-operative Bank branches walk together to raise money for the NHS

The branch teams are virtually walking together inside the branch and are all contributing to the miles.

Jade Nicole, customer service officer at the Wakefield branch, launched the fundraiser after being inspired by her sister who works on the frontline at Pinderfields Hospital.

Jade said: “We all came together to think of ways to help raise money.

“It will mean so much to everyone to raise as much money as we can as everybody wants to help.”

The team at Wakefield branch have created a route inside the branch enabling them to complete 168 laps, the equivalent to one mile, with other branches creating similar routes.

All money raised will be added to the Co-operative Bank Charity account and paid to the NHS alongside other funds raised throughout the bank.

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