Staff from Newmedica Swindon swapped clinic corridors for mud, obstacles and freezing water as they raised more than £2,000 for four charities supporting people across the region.
The team from the Swindon eye care clinic took part in this year’s Spring Wolf Run, an endurance event held near Leamington Spa combining trail running with obstacle challenges.
Money raised from the event will be shared between Sight Support West of England, Vision Care, Insight Gloucestershire and Sunflower Suicide Support.
The Wolf Run is the first of three annual events held throughout the year and attracts hundreds of participants raising money for charities and community organisations.
Among those taking part was Newmedica Swindon operations director Jug Singh, who said the challenge had been both exhausting and rewarding.
“It was amazing to be part of this incredible event,” he said.
“There were so many people putting their bodies and their pride on the line, always with a smile on their face.
“We were desperate to take part this year to raise funds for these four fantastic charities who do so much to help so many people.”
Mr Singh said supporting sight-related charities felt particularly important given the clinic’s work across Wiltshire and surrounding areas.
“Sight is always the sense that people say they’d least like to be without, so the more we can all do for the likes of Sight Support West of England, Vision Care and Insight Gloucestershire, the better,” he said.
He added that the team also wanted to support Sunflower Suicide Support because of the vital help it offers to families and individuals affected by suicide.
Newmedica Swindon provides eye care services for NHS and private patients across Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Chippenham, Marlborough and nearby areas, while also helping reduce NHS waiting lists for treatment.
The clinic is owned and led by consultant ophthalmologists Mr Nigel Kirkpatrick, Mr Adam Ross, Mr Fadi Alkherdahji and Mr Antonis Kaintatzis, alongside operations director Jug Singh.
