Specsavers staff raise over £22k for charities
MORE than £22,000 has been donated to two local charities as part of the colour fun run and raffle organised by Specsavers.
The group services team at the La Villiaze support office organised the two events to support five of the team in their efforts to raise money for Ian Brown’s 30/30 Cycle Challenge.
The events sold more than 10,000 tickets to help raise funds for Ian Brown’s 30/30 Cycle Challenge in aid of Les Bourgs Hospice and Specsavers’ charity partner, Guernsey Mind.
The team sold as many tickets as possible at key locations across the island over the last six weeks.
Charlotte Robert, one of the run’s organisers, said the team was delighted to exceed an original target of £20,000, adding: ‘We are so grateful to have been able to support such incredible charities and to work together for two local causes.’
30 Rides in 30 Days organisers, Ian Brown’s Cycle shop, said it was grateful for the efforts of staff at Specsavers.
Trish De Carteret, fundraising administrator at Les Bourgs Hospice, added: ‘We thank Specsavers and their sponsors for their support, and also for an extremely enjoyable and well-organised fun run, as well as the huge amount of time they spent selling their raffle tickets and getting their fantastic prizes.
‘On a personal note, I had a great day, and it was a pleasure to be involved.’
Emily Litten from Guernsey Mind said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled. The funds will be put towards the continued development of the Lions Mind Community Centre so that we can provide a safe, welcoming and modern space for anyone accessing mental health services in the community.’
More than 60 prizes were up for grabs as part of the raffle, including a luxury car experience, travel vouchers, and a selection of Apple products.
Specsavers’ co-founder Dame Mary Perkins said: ‘A fantastic amount has been raised by the group services team for these two very deserving charities. We couldn’t have done it without the very generous support of the Guernsey community.’
