This summer, Mackey Opticians is proud to support The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, a charity that's changing lives every day for people with sight loss.

Did you know nearly two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that significantly impacts their daily lives? For many, this means isolation, with around 180,000 rarely leaving their homes alone. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is on a mission to change that, working for a world where sight loss doesn't define you and isn't a barrier to fulfilling dreams.

Our goal is to raise £2,500 to allow us to name and support a Guide Dog puppy, contributing directly to their life-changing journey! Our team at Mackey Opticians is getting involved in several ways to make this happen, right here in Northern Ireland!

First up, join us in cheering on our team for our sponsored "Dog" Walk on Saturday, 19th July 2025! A dedicated group from Mackey Opticians will be walking approximately 8.5 miles along the beautiful North Down Coastal route, from our Holywood practice all the way to our Bangor practice.

We're also thrilled to announce our two special "Practice Giving" days:

Friday, 1st August 2025

Friday, 5th September 2025

On these two days, Mackey Opticians will donate £5 from every eye exam booked across all 14 of our branches to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. So, if you're due for an eye exam, please consider booking it on one of these dates and help us make a real difference! This is a really easy way to help support an amazing charity, by simply booking your routine eye exams!

Adding to the challenge, Ellie Mackey is also receiving sponsors to take on the Great North Run – the world's largest half marathon – on Sunday, 7th September 2025! Her incredible effort will be a huge boost towards our target.

Every donation, every step, and every eye exam booked brings us closer to naming our very own Guide Dog puppy and helping The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association continue their incredible work. Please support us in reaching our goal!

You can also donate directly, here, on our JustGiving page!

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