Paw-some fundraising day hosted at Brownhills opticians
Colleagues at an opticians in Brownhills hosted a fun-filled charity day on Saturday 30 August in support of Guide Dogs UK, raising an impressive £337.
The event, held at Specsavers Brownhills, which is locally owned and run, featured a lively range of activities including a tombola, cake sale, and a raffle to win a designer pair of single vision specs. Customers also took part in a ‘Name the Dog’ competition for just £1 per entry and all proceeds went directly to Guide Dogs UK.
‘We had such a fantastic day and are incredibly grateful to everyone who came along and donated,’ says Specsavers Brownhills store director, Mohit Verma. ‘It was wonderful to see the community come together to support Guide Dogs UK, a charity that’s close to our hearts. The generosity shown will help make a real difference to people living with sight loss.
‘I’m incredibly proud of our wonderful team for all their hard work and enthusiasm in making the day such a success, their energy and commitment really shone through.’
Guide Dogs UK is a leading charity that helps people with sight loss live independently and confidently by providing life-changing services such as guide dog partnerships, mobility training, emotional support, and access to technology and equipment. They also support children and young people with tailored services to build essential life skills, and work to raise awareness and advocate for accessibility and inclusion across the UK.
For more information or to book an eye or hearing test, call Specsavers Brownhills on 01543 363790, visit the store at Unit 1, 12-28 High Street, Brownhills, WS8 6EQ or visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/brownhills
