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A concern for child mental health has prompted Warkworth optometrist Sarah Denny to start a fundraiser to do something about it.
Sarah says her practice has always had a donation box used to collect for several local and national charities.
During this month and next the box will be used to collect for I Am Hope the movement led by Mike King and the inspiration behind the awareness and fundraising initiative Gumboot Friday.
I Am Hope promotes attitude changes around mental health and funds care and counselling for young people. Sarah says her own fundraiser has kicked off well with a generous $180 donation from a patient.
She’s also promising to donate $5 for every pair of glasses sold over the two months.
“I see so many people on medication for depression and anxiety, and it concerns me greatly that there are children out there that need help and can’t access it,” she says.
