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Bermuda Shorts Week will see hundreds of islanders sport traditional Bermudian business attire to raise money for Male Uprising Guernsey.
The event invites people to wear Bermuda shorts and socks to work for a week in a bid to raise £10,000 for the local cancer charity.
Butterfield will be supplying free pairs of Bermuda socks for the first 200 sign-ups, which can be collected from their Regency Court Office.
Butterfield will also be sponsoring the breakfast launch party, which takes place on the opening morning - Monday 28 June - at The Boathouse.
Pictured: Bermuda Shorts Week starts on Monday 28 June.
MUG Council Member Mike Richards said the male cancer awareness charity relies on Bermuda Shorts Week for vital exposure and funds.
"Not only is it a fun and visual way for the community to show their support but it also raises invaluable funds and awareness for what we do," said Mr Richards.
"As charities continue to experience the impact of the pandemic, we are incredibly thankful to Butterfield for its continued support and the anticipated support from the Guernsey community as a whole – protecting the children of the Bailiwick is important to us all."
It is also a flagship event for the Bermuda-headquartered bank.
“Supporting this initiative is a fitting way to support our local community while giving a nod to our business’ roots," said Lindsay Ozanne, Managing Director of Butterfield Trust in Guernsey.
"Many of our employees enjoy getting involved, including our Jersey colleagues, who will also be joining in across the water on the Friday. We can’t wait to see the office and town awash with shorts and socks this summer.”
To take part in Bermuda Shorts Week, participants are required to pay a registration fee that goes towards providing a continued supply of sun cream to local schools and education about the risk of sun exposure.
The charity is hoping to reach its £10,000 fundraising target by getting 500 men and women signed-up to the initiative, through an individual sign-up fee of £20 or through a corporate sign-up fee of £250.
For more information on Bermuda Shorts Week and to register, head to: www.justgiving.com/campaign/bsw-2021
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