Alnwick opticians help staff member raise money for half-marathon Northumberland charity walk
Colleagues at an Alnwick opticians have held a bake sale to help a colleague raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Nicola Whiting, an optical assistant at Specsavers Alnwick, located at 47 Bondgate, is taking part in the Northumberland Mighty Hike, on 14th September, to raise money for the charity.
To help kick off the fundraising effort, Specsavers Alnwick, which is locally owned and run, held a bake sale in store raising £130.
The Northumberland Mighty Hike covers 13 miles, and starts off at Alnwick Castle, before participants enjoy a walk through some of Northumberland’s beautiful beaches, finishing off at the iconic Bamburgh Castle.
Nicola says: ‘Being able to do the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike for Macmillan Cancer Support is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Helping raise money for this fantastic charity is so rewarding, as it does such invaluable work in supporting families who need it most.’
Specsavers, which also offers a Home Visits service for those unable to visit one of its 1,000 locally owned stores, provides a range of eye care services that not only maintain people's eye health and vision, but also help detect broader health issues.