BRANCHES of Specsavers in Torfaen will raise funds this year as part of a company drive to support Cerebra - a charity for children with brain conditions.

Fancy dress days and a 220-mile cyclethon are among the planned events in south and mid-Wales, including stores in Cwmbran and Pontypool.

The charity link-up has been marked with the handing over of £10,000 to Cerebra.

Mark Edwards, the Cwmbran store director, said: "Cerebra is a remarkable charity that does incredible work to improve the lives of children with brain conditions, which we saw first-hand at the launch of this partnership.

"The advice and information it provides to families goes far beyond leaflet sharing, with the charity giving practical help and guidance to families to help them get the financial and social support they need.

"It empowers families with the information they need to make their own decisions and solve any problems and issues they face.

"We’re always striving to support organisations making a positive impact on our community and Cerebra is doing just that."