Building society staff stepped up to a fundraising challenge.

East Anglian Daily Times: Left to right: Woodbridge building society colleagues Carol Ramsbottom, Beverley Hands, Marisa Fairweather, Gemma Taylor and Stephen LyeLeft to right: Woodbridge building society colleagues Carol Ramsbottom, Beverley Hands, Marisa Fairweather, Gemma Taylor and Stephen Lye (Image: Archant)

Colleagues at the Norwich & Peterborough, in Leiston, and Yorkshire Building Society, in Woodbridge, strode out for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

They joined branches across the country raising money for the Hour of Need campaign, enabling nurses to provide support for terminally ill people and their families.

Staff at Woodbridge tried to cover a total of 24 miles on a treadmill, while in Leiston they aimed for 24,000 steps on a stepping machine.

Both branches are selling the charity’s daffodil pins during March. The Leiston branch is holding a raffle on March 27.

Lucy Herron, of Marie Curie, said: “The money raised is hugely appreciated and will help Marie Curie nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their hour of need.”

To donate, visit justgiving.com/hourofneed.