Ultralase has become a sponsor of the Optician Ironman Team.
The team's challenge this year is to take part in the UK Ironman, which will be held in Bolton on August 2. The event requires participants to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and then run a marathon distance of 26 miles. All the money raised will be donated to Vision Aid Overseas and the target is £10,000. Ultralase joins Transitions Optical which became the team's first headline sponsor last month.
The charity casino at the Optician Awards, sponsored by Ocuco, raised a massive £4,500, while company pledges have hit £1,100.
Companies wishing to support the team with equipment or pledges of money for VAO should email chris.bennett@rbi.co.uk. Individual sponsorships can also be made at www.justgiving.com/opticianironman09.