Opticians squat for Stand up to Cancer
A team of Macclesfield opticians have set their sights on completing 100 squats a day in November, to raise funds for life-saving cancer research.
The team of 19 are taking part in the thigh-burning challenge in support of loved ones, friends and colleagues who have been affected by cancer and to raise much-needed funds for Stand up to Cancer.
Every squat completed and every pound raised by the team, will go on to help accelerate research into new tests and treatments for cancer patients.
Specsavers Macclesfield store director, Angharad Butler says:
“The challenge is so much more than just physical strength and endurance, it’s a great opportunity to promote good health whilst raising funds to help the local community.”
“Whilst some of us are regular gym goers or play sport, not all are and I can confirm that each day, we’re all having to dig deep to hit 100. We’re more than halfway through the month now and it hurts just as much as it did on the first day. When it gets particularly tough, I just tell myself that at least it’s not burpees!”
Stand Up To Cancer speeds up life-saving cancer research by taking developments in the lab and accelerating them into new tests and treatments for cancer patients who need them.
To make a donation visit www.fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/specsavers-macclesfield-team.
Over the past four decades, Specsavers has been committed to investing in and staying at the forefront of optical and audiology technology and trends, offering a wide range of services, including eye tests, glasses and contact lenses, as well as hearing checks, hearing aids and wax removal.
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 help to maintain eye health and vision, but also help detect broader health issues.
For more information or to book a sight or hearing test, call Specsavers Macclesfield on 01625 501111 or go to www.specsavers.co.uk