Successful local fundraiser for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Specsavers in Tullamore was delighted to host a fundraising day recently in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, through an in store ‘Jersey Day’.

The Specsavers Tullamore team showed their support for charity partner, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind by hosting a face painting day in the store.

The team encouraged donations while supporting their county team, Offaly, who competed in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship on July 3 last. Each member of staff wore their county Offaly jersey in store to champion their local team and in aid of a great cause.

To create a sense of excitement ahead of the match, Specsavers Tullamore welcomed new and existing customers into the store ahead of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship encouraging those who availed of the face painting to make a small donation for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

The day was a huge success and there was a lot of excitement amongst local children gearing up to watch the match, getting the team colours face painted, with the local people of Tullamore generously donating to the cause.

Speaking at Specsavers Tullamore Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind fundraising day, Store Director Deirdre Mannion said: “We are delighted to have welcomed so many new and existing customers to our store in support of the Irish Guide Dogs and our hometown team of Offaly.

"I would like to thank all those who donated so generously to this cause. The ongoing support from the people of Tullamore is greatly appreciated by Specsavers and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.’

The funds raised by Specsavers will help the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to provide services to persons who are blind and visually impaired and to help families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence.