Local Support
At Blink, we believe in the power of community, the importance of supporting local causes close to our hearts and making a positive impact where it matters most. We hope you enjoy reading about the local causes we’ve supported - if you can support them too even better! And if you have a local fundraising event you would like us to consider please get in touch.
Blink partners with Bridge of Allan Sports Club! 🎾
Blink is officially a Premier Sponsor of the Bridge of Allan Sports Club. From supporting local padel players (including our own Optom Laura!) to helping you track the ball with crystal-clear vision, discover why we’re so proud to team up with our local sports hub - and meet our new mascot!
Back in the Saddle for Strathcarron🚴♂️🚴♀️
Back in the saddle for a brilliant cause! At 74 years young, our amazing patients Kevin and Linda are taking on their fifth Camino - a 300km cycle along the Portuguese coast - to raise vital funds for Strathcarron Hospice. Read about their inspiring journey, how Blink, Bridge of Allan is supporting them, and where you can follow their updates and donate!
Supporting SCRFC Minis for a Weekend of Team Building and Adventure
Blink Bridge of Allan was proud to support the Stirling County RFC Minis 2026 Tour with sponsorship towards a memorable weekend of rugby, outdoor adventure, and team building. From high ropes in Yorkshire to the Gala Minis Festival, discover how local community support helped young players build confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories.
He only ‘BLINKin’ did it! Rock to Morocco 2025 🚴♂️😎
🚴♂️💥 He only BLINKin' did it! Johnny Dreczkowski cycled solo and unaided from Stirling to Morocco, raising over £30,000 for the Eilidh Brown Respite Home - and he’s just been awarded an MBE! 👏💛 What. A. Superstar.
We caught up with Johnny to chat all things adventure, eyewear, and inspiration. Read the full Q&A and see what he had to say about the ride, the highs, the hard bits - and how his Oakley/Nikon Seemax sunnies held up! 😎
Supporting grassroots sport in Bridge of Allan
Blink Opticians in Bridge of Allan are proud sponsors of Riverside Footbal Club 2011s. Read about how we support grassroots football, promote youth sports, and provide expert advice on protective eyewear for young players. Providing community care, on and off the field.
Supporting Sight, One Step at a Time: Laura’s West Highland Way Fundraiser
Blink Optometrist Laura Clancy is walking a stretch of the West Highland Way to raise funds for the Vision Scotland Sight Saving Surgery fund which allows optometrists to nominate patients for life-changing eye surgery who have for one reason or another "fallen through the cracks" of the NHS. These patients may not qualify for treatment via traditional routes or face waits that could be detrimental to their eye health. Laura is training for the walk with her loveable dog Murphy and would really appreciate your support.
Pedalling for a Purpose!
Pedaling for a Purpose! Kevin and Linda Clarke are cycling the Camino de Santiago to support Strathcarron Hospice! Blink is proud to support them with discounted eyewear with Nikon Sports 2 lenses and a donation to their cause.
The gift of Vision and Style
Blink has supported many local fundraisers by donating Blink gift vouchers as raffle prizes which can be used on any of our products and services including our stylish frames, sunglasses and contact lenses!
Making your purchase count!
Blink, Bridge of Allan is proud to have worked with Nikon to support the Trussel Trust charity to help stop UK poverty and hunger 🫶 and grateful to patients for making their purchase count!
IndiRow23 & MollyOlly
Blink patient Allan Huntly rowed across the Indian Ocean from Perth, Australia to Mauritius as part of the Indirow23 team to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease research. He took with him a cuddly lion cub called Olly who represents Molly Ollys Wishes, a charity that provides wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Blink donated to both charities and provided Allan with 2 pairs of high performance sunglasses to use on his voyage.
Rock to Rome 2023 🚴♂️😎
In May 2023 Bridge of Allan local Johnny Dreczkowski cycled from Stirling Castle to The Colosseum in Rome, solo and unsupported, to raise money for the Eilidh Brown Respite Home.
Blink supplied Johnny with Oakley frames and a donation of £300, with Nikon Lenswear UK sponsoring the lenses.
On Par with Community Support
Blink proudly sponsors the 4th tee at Bridge of Allan Golf Club and offers members 20% discount on sports eyewear.

