Optician family braves the shave for NEHW

Burnham-on-sea optometrist Rama Venkat and his entire family raised more than £1,000 for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) by having their heads shaved or hair cut during National Eye Health Week (September 18-24).

Store director and OO Venkat had his whole head shaved, while Rama’s wife Sai, practice manager, and their daughter Thrinayani, who used to work at the practice, also showed their support by having at least seven inches of hair cut off. This will then be donated to the Little Princess Trust who make real hair wigs for children suffering from cancer and other illnesses.

Making it a complete family affair, Rama and Sai’s 13-year-old son Thrilokesh, had RNIB shaved into the side of his head.