Sutton opticians have charity fundraising in sight with coastal trek

Eight team members from the locally owned and run Specsavers’ store in the Idlewells Shopping Centre are set to take on the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in May to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The route they will tackle along the World Heritage Jurassic coastline in Dorset starts at Corfe Castle, heading south along the Purbeck Way to Swanage, then looping back to finish in Church Knowle.

Clinical director, Sunny Boyal will be joined by store managers, Carly Wright, Lisa Sharpe and Sam Best.

Optical assistants, Jordan Butler, Lauren Bromley, Natalie Johnson and Ryan Mathura complete the team.

They have already raised more than £150 on their JustGiving page and are hoping to raise as much as they can before they set off on May 16.

Sunny said: “Everyone at Specsavers Sutton loves a challenge, likes to test their resilience, and most importantly, enjoys coming together as a team, especially for such an important cause like Macmillan.

“Unfortunately, we all know someone who has been affected by cancer in some way, so we’re determined to raise as much as we can by taking on this challenge.

“We’d like to say thank you to everyone who has donated so far – there is still time to donate – and every contribution, no matter the size, will make a real difference.’

Sam added: ‘Everyone has pulled together to kickstart our fundraising efforts, getting sponsorship from friends and family.

“Lisa baked a whole host of sweet treats for an in-store bake sale and Jordan is planning to shave his head to raise money too!’

Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.

It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.

You can donate to the team’s JustGiving page at justgiving.com/page/teamsutton2026