Good News Bulletin: Trekking for charity, virtually

Getting the steps in

Sophie King
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Having been absent for a few weeks, Professional Adviser's Good News Bulletin is back, and this week, we bring you two virtual step challenges.

7IM steps to the summit Staff at 7IM have been raising money for various charities by virtually trekking the length of the UK. Employees have not left their local areas to do so, according to coronavirus lockdown rules, but have so far clocked up to 998 miles by either running, walking or hiking.  Locations include Glasgow, Harrogate and Aberdeen and after each walk, a 7IM spokesperson provided some investment information and history about the places reached. On Wednesday (3 February), the team were at their halfway point at Manchester. This part of the race was completed by 7IM bus...

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