Double festive fundraising fun by Stratford-upon-Avon opticians
Colleagues from a Stratford-upon-Avon have been busy raising funds for charities with two festive-themed events.
The team of eight from Specsavers wore fancy dress and glow-in-the-dark ‘specs’ on their way round a 5km sponsored walk in Coventry. Meanwhile, back at the store, further funds were raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind with another special event.
With a costume theme this year of ‘back to the 80s’, the Myton Hospice Glow Walk around the city was made extra fun for participants with the addition of disco stops and foam tunnels. The Specsavers team raised a total of £120 in aid of the charity.
The three Myton Hospices in Rugby, Coventry and Warwick focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option. Their work centres on patient wellbeing and involving them in decisions about their care, giving patients more quality time with their loved ones
Another fundraising event took place inside the Wood Street store, when puppies and dogs from Guide Dogs for the Blind came along for a fundraising day. Colleagues also sold Christmas cards and collected donations, raising a total of £312 for the charity.
Andrew Eaves, store director at Specsavers Stratford-upon-Avon, says: ‘Our team had great fun taking part in these events. Both charities offer such an incredible service and are two worthy causes we were all keen to support this year.’
And the store continued the festive spirit by sponsoring the town’s Christmas lights event to the tune of £250.
For more information or to book an appointment, pop into the store at 8 Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6JE, call 01789 262606 or visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/stratforduponavon.