Team from Hucknall opticians completes sponsored walk for homeless charity

The team from a Hucknall opticians have taken part in fundraising activity and raised more than £500 for two charities close to their hearts.

Hannah Beale and Lisa Ingram from Specsavers, 56 High Street, Hucknall, along with colleagues Erin Cunningham-Burley and Jazmin-Mae Rogers, took part in a walk from Marketplace in Hucknall to Nottingham Train Station and back on Sunday 2 April.

The distance of 14.5 miles was completed to raise funds for local charity, Homeless Lives Matter.

The Specsavers team have also been raising funds for Marie Curie with colleagues dressing up on Wednesday 1 March for Wear It Yellow Day and continuing to collect donations in store until Easter.

'We're overwhelmed with the kind response from our customers for our fundraising, both causes are really important to our team and their families,' Hannah Beale, retail manager at Specsavers Hucknall, said.

"We really enjoyed the walking challenge and are proud we managed to cover the distance. It was tough but knowing we were raising vital funds really spurred us on."

The Specsavers team walked with Louise Harridon from Homeless Lives Matter. They were also joined by Sue Stringer and Brayden Rogers.

Specsavers Hucknall raised £250 by donating £1 for every sight test conducted in the week leading up to the walk. The store also donated high vis vests to all participants which helped the group stay safe and seen.

"The community spirit is fantastic. We are incredibly grateful to all those that have supported and sponsored us. All the funds raised will go directly to help people experiencing homelessness in Nottingham, Hucknall and the surrounding communities," said Julia Lindon, founder of Homeless Lives Matters and one of the walk organisers.

"We visit Nottingham city centre every Thursday evening to provide food, hot drinks, clothing and sleeping bags to the homeless. The money raised, along with the regular donations we receive from the community, will really make a difference."

For further information on Homeless Lives Matter visit the charity's Facebook page by clicking here.

For more information about Specsavers Hucknall, please click here.