Support the squad

There is still time to pledge support for the Optician ironman team and Vision Aid Overseas. The six-strong squad of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians will be joined by Optician Editor Chris Bennett to take part in the UK Ironman 70.3 triathlon on Exmoor this June.

The events comprises a 1.2 mile run, 56 mile cycle and a half marathon. This adds up to a gruelling 70.3 miles of effort. All of the money raised by the team will go to VAO and the target the team hopes to hit is £5,000. To make a donation go to www.justgiving.com/opticianironman. The team's progress is being followed in Optician and on a blog at: www.oakleytransitionsironmanteam.blogspot.com/