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19 Dec 2014 - 1 JAN 2015
Specsavers Guardamar Christmas Toy Celebration for Cruz Roja SPECSAVERS’ SPECIAL Christmas party on Wednesday invited shoppers to enjoy Christmas cake, refreshments, festive music and benefit from generous 40% discounts. by Keith Nicol There was also an opportunity for customers to drop off Christmas presents for the Cruz Roja’s Christmas campaign. The aims of the campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Toys must be new, non-violent, educational and suitable for both boys and girls under 18 years old. Specsavers’ Christmas party, discount and charity collection are all part of their commitment to be a positive member of the Guardamar community and support the area. Francisco Jurado, Director Specsavers Guardamar and Torrevieja, has also recently joined the ‘Rotary Club Guardamar’ and will be working hard to promote scholarships, fight against Polio and raise money for vaccines. They were recently honoured with the Dama de Guardamar award from
the Town Hall to recognise their important role within the community and thank them for supporting and sponsoring cultural and Christmas events in Guardamar and helping residents enjoy wonderful events and outstanding optical care. Felipe Aldeguer, Guardamar Events Councillor, presented Specsavers’ Director with the award and commented; “We thank Spec- They were recently savers for all their support, year after year with the events and festivals in Guardamar honoured with the and are delighted to be able to present them Dama de with this award.” Guardamar award Francisco Jurado added, “We are very proud to be given this award and hope that people will come to celebrate with us on 17th December, bring toys for the Cruz Roja, get into the Christmas spirit and take advantage of MARIA AND the Pink Ladies, on behalf of the AECC would like to thank Mr Clive Grice our 40% discount.” and the late Mrs Maureen (Mo) Grice for the very kind donation of 1,425€ to the AECC Specsavers Guardamar is located in on the passing of Mo from cancer. This fantastic amount of money was raised by donaAvda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar tions and a charity Golf Day held and organised by The Friendly Bar at the Citrus Centre del Segura, 03140 and open from 10am in memory of Mo so a special thank you to Dave and Jean the owners and all those – 3pm and 4pm until 8pm: call 96 508 3273 who donated or took part. for more information.
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