Write a commentNewry based Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, the leading global provider of veterinary pharmaceuticals, have selected Southern Area Hospice to be their charity partners over the next 12 months.
This announcement comes as part of Norbrook’s 50th Anniversary celebrations where employees will partner with the Hospice to raise £50k, with the organisation matching it. This comes at an exciting time for both Norbrook as they start the celebrations for their magnificent milestone, but also as the Hospice look towards developing their services to patients and families in the local area.
Speaking of the announcement, Liz Cuddy OBE, CEO of Southern Area Hospice said: “Our Hospice is a special place, especially for those who have seen first-hand the incredible care provided to patients and their loved ones. The local community is very supportive of our Hospice and we are extremely grateful that we have been chosen by Norbrook to become their charity partner which will benefit us enormously in developing our services to the community. News of this announcement has been welcomed by our staff, volunteers, patients and supporters and we look forward to working closely with staff at Norbrook.”
Norbrook CEO Liam Nagle, spoke of the partnership saying: “As we recognise our 50th year in business, we are delighted to launch our 50 for 50 employee fundraising campaign. Through employee fundraising events we aim to raise £50k which will be matched by an equivalent donation from the Company. We have chosen Southern Area Hospice as our Charity partner in our 50th year to enhance their day care provision and extend their services to more people in our local community. We look forward to reaching our fundraising targets for this worthy charity.”
The Hospice provides all services free of charge to patients across the Southern Trust area including Dungannon, Armagh, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and Mourne. They also provide ongoing support for the families and friends of patients in their time of need.
All services are provided free of charge to patients and their families and with a fundraising target of £2.6 million for 2018, the Hospice must raise over £7,123 every single day to help people affected by life-limiting illnesses in our community.
Southern Area Hospice Services wish to thank Norbrook Laboratories Ltd for selecting their local Hospice and wish them every success in their 50th year.
For more information on services provided by Southern Area Hospice Services, or to support their work, telephone (028) 302 67711 or visit the website at www.southernareahospiceservices.org
