Dollond & Aitchison fund Moorfield's new play area for children

Dollond & Aitchison chief executive Andy Ferguson (right) has presented a cheque for £180,000 to the Moorfields Eye Hospital Development Fund, in aid of the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, more than double the amount originally pledged to help fund a new children's play area.

D&A had committed £75,000 but thanks to efforts of staff, a further £105,000 was raised through sponsored activities. The extra money means the hospital can provide two new play areas and it is hoped that the final sum will be £200,000.

Ferguson said: 'We are delighted our fundraising campaign has been so successful and with the help of our branches nationwide we have more than doubled the original amount pledged.'

Moorfields Eye Hospital chief executive Ian Balmer (left) was grateful to D&A employees and said it was an incredible achievement that would benefit patients for years to come.