Camouflage and war paint are the order of the day as staff from an Exeter opticians raise awareness and funds for Blind Veterans UK.
Today staff from Specsavers in the High Street are dressing up in camouflage to raise money for the charity. They have been raising funds throughout June. Veteran Tony Bellamy is visiting the shop today for a Q&A session with staff.
Jonathan Baumber, store director at Specsavers Exeter, said: "We are very pleased to be supporting the Blind Veterans, supporting our ex-servicemen and also the importance of eye examinations. We look forward to dressing up in our army gear and raising as much as possible."
Blind Veterans UK is the national charity for vision-impaired ex-servicemen and women, providing support and rehabilitation regardless of the cause of their sight loss.
Blind Veterans UK launched its No One Alone campaign in October 2012. It aims to reach out to the 68,000 plus blind ex-service personnel who would benefit from the charity's services but either do not know about it or are unaware they are eligible for its lifelong support.
Research suggests that the majority of these people did National Service, are currently in their 70s and 80s and suffering from age related sight loss.
Anyone wishing to donate to Blind Veterans UK can call the store on 01392 210604.
