Caption: Michael Olsson is preparing to bungee jump from 60 meters to raise funds for DiabetesCERO
GUARDAMAR resident Michael Olsson is taking on the challenge to bungee jump between two bridges in Mascarat to raise funds for the charity DiabetesCERO. This is part of Specsavers Ópticas’ fundraising campaign to raise €5,000 for the charity throughout 2024 and help them find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Michael explains, ‘I’ve been working up to this with hikes, mountain climbs and via ferrata routes, and kept wondering what it would feel like to fall. Rather than let that stop me, I’ve decided to face my fear and pledge to do a bungee jump for a wonderful cause which is very close to my heart. I will be jumping from 60 meters with Alicante Aventura and experiencing a 40-meter freefall, before swinging between two bridges. Through my bungee jump, I want to raise €1,000 for DiabetesCERO on behalf of the Specsavers Ópticas stores in Guardamar, Torrevieja and La Zenia. Being able to raise money for an amazing cause while I do it is a real motivation to face the fear and take that leap of faith!’
Michael is passionate about raising funds for diabetes research and raising awareness of the impact diabetes can have on health. His family has been personally affected by diabetes and they’ve seen firsthand just how damaging diabetes can be.
He adds, ‘The great work the charity is doing deserves to be better known, and I want to raise awareness not simply of diabetes, but what can happen to sufferers further down the line if the condition is not properly controlled.
The more funding that can be put into research into finding a cure and improving treatment, the better. Spreading the word of the impact of diabetes on your health and vision is also so important, as early diagnosis and treatment is crucial to reducing the long-term impact of the condition.
Please support this fantastic cause and give generously to help me hit my target before I take the plunge at the end of September. Every donation made will help DiabetesCERO to research into finding the cure for Type 1 Diabetes.’
Eye tests are an excellent way to spot the signs of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
You can help Michael reach his target by popping into Specsavers Ópticas in Guardamar, Torrevieja and La Zenia to make a donation in store and have an eye test. You can also donate via the GoFundMe page “Puenting para recaudar fondos para DiabetesCERO”. Every donation made will help fund vital research into Type 1 Diabetes.
There will be further challenges, activities and events taking place through 2024, which will be available to sponsor and support. Information and sponsorship details can be found on Facebook @SpecsaversOpticas and Instagram @specsaversspain. To find your nearest store to donate, or request a complete eye test, including vital health checks, visit www.specsavers.es
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About Specsavers Ópticas
Specsavers Ópticas is an optical group with stores on the Costa Blanca (Calpe, Jávea, Torrevieja, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and La Zenia), on the Costa del Sol (Fuengirola and Marbella) and in Mallorca (Santa Ponça). It is committed to helping those with eye health problems to improve their quality of life. To support this goal, they hold regular charitable campaigns such as this and offer complete visual health assessments as part of their eye tests, free of charge. They believe an eye test should also be a health check, as it can help the optometrists to identify changes in the eye which can be associated with certain treatable eye conditions. Where necessary the optometrist will refer their customers to the correct medical professional to carry out further tests and diagnose conditions before it affects their sight.
Find out more about Specsavers Ópticas www.specsavers.es
About DiabetesCERO
DiabetesCERO is the leading Spanish foundation investing in research into a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Thanks to the support of thousands of people and companies around the world, they support and finance biomedical research projects to find a cure for this serious, chronic, autoimmune disease, diagnosed mainly in children.
That is why, they work tirelessly every day, to ensure that the scientific community has the resources it needs to advance research. Funding biomedical research with a single purpose: to change the future for millions of families. Supporting scientific talent through grants for young researchers, and raising awareness of the importance of investing in quality research in order to advance as a society. For more information about DiabetesCERO visit www.diabetescero.org
