Ian Russell, of Specsavers Wanganui, is running the Auckland Marathon to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation.
Whanganui optometrist Ian Russell is eyeing up the Auckland Marathon in his latest effort to help the Fred Hollows Foundation.
Russell, who is the co-owner of Specsavers Wanganui, is raising funds for the foundation in the lead-up to the marathon on Sunday, October 28.
He is a long-time supporter of
the foundation and has seen first-hand its life changing impact on people in the Pacific.
"Here in Whanganui, we make a difference every day to how people see and function," Russell said.
"But in the Pacific people either have no access to eye care or must travel a very long way to see anyone. The more local eye care providers that can be trained, the better the level of care for communities will be."
