SUPERMARKET staff have formed a mass entry to a charity race.

A 52-strong team of women from Tesco in Dorchester and their friends and families will tackle the Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research.

The cause means a lot to store workers because four staff members have returned to work after undergoing treatment for breast cancer and two staff members are currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Jackie Capper, 55, team leader in price integrity, said: “Everyone is extremely motivated about running the race.

“Our store has got the most people running out of all the Tescos in the country “It’s become a bit of a social event over the years and we all have a picnic together afterwards.”

Preparations for the Kingston Maurward event, which takes place on May 31, are going well, Mrs Capper said.

She added: “It’s been a problem trying to get sponsorship from each other because there are so many of us taking part, but we are hoping to set up somewhere in the store where customers can sponsor us.

“The race will bring together people from different departments and is the one time when everyone comes together.

“A lot of the male staff and people’s husbands will be going to support us.”

* If you are entering the Race for Life and would like to share your story about your reasons for doing so, please contact Joanna Davis on 01305 756032.