Opticians keep MIND in mind

Mam Tor ⓒ ian kelsall

A team of Macclesfield opticians hiked up Mam Tor at the weekend raising funds for MIND.

The Specsavers Macclesfield team took part in the challenge, organised by outdoor clothing brand Duco, with all funds raised being donated to the charity.

MIND is a mental health charity helping people across England and Wales get the support they need, empowering people to understand their mental health and the choices available to them.

Support the charity further, Specsavers hosted a bake sale in store, raising over £150.

Angharad Butler, store director at Specsavers Macclesfield, says: ‘It’s been a really positive month for fundraising initiatives at Specsavers . . . and we’re delighted to have helped raise money for MIND both through our bake sale and our hike up Mam Tor.

‘It’s extremely important that people struggling with their mental health are getting the support they need, and MIND do a fantastic job ensuring guidance and resources are available to those who need it.’

This follows a month of fundraising activities by the store, including the Macclesfield Pancake Race which raised over £900 for East Cheshire Hospice.

Angharad added: ‘We are committed to supporting our local community and charity initiatives that make a real difference, and we’re excited to see what else we can support with throughout the year.’