Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd, based in Loughborough, heard that without a main sponsor the LOROS Fireworks event would be cancelled and came to the rescue.
Morningside has supplied quality pharmaceuticals and medical device products both in the UK and internationally for over 20 years. As a key provider of pharmaceuticals to the NHS and retail pharmacy sector, Morningside also take great pride in being one of the leading UK suppliers to the United Nations, charities and Non-governmental Organisations. They aim to make quality healthcare an affordable and accessible reality throughout the world and won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2012 and the International Trade Award at the Leicestershire Business Awards. They were also a finalist for the prestigious Leicestershire Business of the Year title.
Diane Morris, Fundraising Manager for LOROS said “I am thrilled that Morningside Pharmaceuticals have agreed to sponsor the LOROS Fireworks Event so that the event can continue. I am extremely grateful to them for their generosity and support of LOROS and very much look forward to working with them to raise further funds for LOROS. I have been overwhelmed by the response to our plea and feel humbled that so many people have come forward wanting to support LOROS.”
The Caterpillar Cares Society, formed and run by the workforce at Caterpillar BCP Desford, have also agreed to donate a significant amount to the event. The workforce has attended the event since it was launched. Phil Kelly, Secretary of the Caterpillar Cares Society said “We are happy to help a Charity that does so much for the local community by providing care and support for those in times of need”.
Dr Nik Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer for Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd said “Having seen the appeal by LOROS in the media for a sponsor for their Fireworks Event, I felt I wanted to help such a worthwhile local cause. I know they support 2,500 patients and their families each year and the difference they make, so I had no hesitation in coming to their assistance once I knew the event would otherwise be cancelled. Events like these in the community play a major part in raising funds for charities and I am extremely pleased that the sponsorship from Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd will help generate valuable funds and provide a fantastic night of spectacular fireworks and entertainment.”
