A refurbished opticians celebrated its reopening with a fun fundraiser for a much loved children's hospice.

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) sent its mascot, Echo, to the event at Specsavers, Ipswich, in Eastgate Shopping Centre.

The event not only bolstered awareness for EACH but also raised more than £200.

Abby Wiles, a store manager commented: “It’s a charity we’ve supported in the past and we were delighted to do something similar again."

Specsavers' Eden Wilson with volunteer John Skoyles and ECHO! Specsavers' Eden Wilson with volunteer John Skoyles and ECHO! (Image: Submitted)

Volunteer John Skoyles was also present at the event.

Ms Wiles said: "He was a real star and all our staff enjoyed finding out more.

“ECHO! also proved a hit, getting lots of attention and joining members of our team as they walked around selling raffle tickets to raise extra funds.

“It was a brilliant day and the atmosphere was lovely from start to finish.”

Refurbished Ipswich opticians hosts fundraiser for children's hospice EACH Refurbished Ipswich opticians hosts fundraiser for children's hospice EACH (Image: Submitted)

The lively mascot, ECHO!, received plaudits and teamed up with staff to sell raffle tickets.

The Funday was held on May 25.

EACH runs three hospices including The Treehouse, Ipswich.