Specsavers East Kilbride bring Easter cheer in support of hospice charity
All funds raised will support St Andrew's Hospice and its work providing care and support to those who need it the most in community.
Staff at Specsavers in East Kilbride gave St Andrew's Hospice a funding boost through a series of Easter-themed fundraising events.
The town centre store brought some Easter cheer through their egg-colouring competition, which saw over 25 entries from budding young artists from across the town - all to win some chocolatey treats.
Team members also hosted an in-store raffle offering customers to the chance to win a series of prizes, raising £70 for the charity.
All funds raised will support St Andrew's Hospice and its work providing care and support to those who need it the most in community.
Marianne Keys, store director at Specsavers East Kilbride, said: "I'd like to thank all of our customers, both young and old, who joined us in our Easter celebrations to raise money for such a good cause.
"I'd like to extend that thanks to the Specsavers East Kilbride team who went above and beyond to put the fun in fundraising. We hope that this funding goes on to help provide vital support for such a crucial charity."
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