Diabetes UK was announced as the Charity that will benefit from the fund-raising efforts of  Michael James Opticians in 2010.

There are currently over 2.6 million people with diabetes in the UK and there are up to half a million people with diabetes who have the condition and don't know it.

The fund-raising started at the launch evening with a raffle which raised over £60.00. Future events will include open days and a team from the practice hoping to complete the Great North Run.