Colleagues from a Cumbrian solicitors firm has raised more than £2,000 for a youth organisation by taking on a walking challenge.
Staff at Baines Wilson walked the 2,448 miles of America’s Route 66 in 30 days for Carlisle Youth Zone.
Last month, the team walked, ran and biked along the route, tracking their progress on a virtual map, starting in Chicago and finishing at Santa Monica Pier. The team exceeded the 2,448 miles, totalling 2,887 miles at the end of the month.
Sean Logue, head of partnership at Baines Wilson said: “We are extremely proud of all those in our team who participated for completing this challenge.
“It gave us a great opportunity in these difficult times to virtually bring our own team at Baines Wilson together as many continue to work from home. Thank you to all of the people and businesses who donated to support us.
“As an added incentive for all of those at Baines Wilson who took part we decided during the challenge as a business to offer some match funding.”
Lynsey Buckle, of Carlisle Youth Zone, said: “Baines Wilson have been supporting the youth zone for 10 years now, and they never cease to amaze us with their enthusiasm and passion for the city’s young people.
“We’re absolutely delighted and humbled that they would take on such a challenge in order to raise much needed funds.
“As we emerge out of COVID restrictions CYZ has never needed this sort of support and generosity more. We can’t thank the team at Baines Wilson enough.”
To donate, visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/baineswilson
