The Optical People says: “We see you”

The Chepstow practice is inviting the local community to participate in a community art project recognising those affected by cancer

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The Optical People

Kimberley Young

21 October 2026

An optometry practice in Chepstow has turned its window into a piece of community artwork in a display of “hope, love and solidarity” for those affected by cancer.

The We see you campaign invites members of the community to leave messages of support, remembrance and encouragement in the window of The Optical People.

The campaign was inspired by Lynne Fraser, a director and dispensing optician at the practice, who is facing a cancer diagnosis.

Fraser was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2017 and was given the all-clear following surgery. However, the disease has returned and she is now preparing to begin treatment and is receiving care from the Velindre Cancer Centre.

The We see you project aimed to focus on the people whose lives are affected by cancer, while raising money for the Velindre Cancer Charity, which helps to fund projects and services beyond NHS provision for patients and families across South East Wales and beyond.

The project began on 1 October with the window of The Optical People “completely clear and full of light.”

As handwritten notes have been added to the display, the window has been gradually filled, blocking out more of the light.

The team behind the project said: “Our window will get darker, but our community will get lighter. Cancer takes up a lot of space. So do love, family, friendship and support.”

“We wanted to create something that acknowledges the reality of cancer while reminding people that nobody faces it alone,” the team added.

The project has already raised more than £6000 of its £10,000 target.

The Optical People has also organised what it hopes will be one of Chepstow’s largest community raffles in support of Velindre Cancer Charity.

More than 50 local businesses pledged prizes within two days of the launch of the campaign, and the raffle now features more than 100 prizes.

Organisers said they hope the raffle will “capture the incredible spirit of the local community while generating vital funds for cancer patients and their families.”