Firm hits a milestone in support for hospice

A LOGISTICS specialist has taken the total it has raised for Rainbows hospice to £65,000.

Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Lutterworth, formerly CML, has been supporting the Loughborough children’s hospice since 2007.

The latest donation was a cheque for more than £2,500. Money has been raised through the staff shop and company-wide events, including raffles at Easter and Christmas and various activities, such as dress down days and cake sales.

Emily Wright, corporate partnerships fund-raiser at Rainbows, said: “We’re so grateful to Rhenus for all its support over the years and for raising such an outstanding amount for us.

“At Rainbows, we rely almost entirely on donations to fund the vital care we give to children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and their families throughout the region.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Rhenus who contributed to raising this wonderful amount. Your support will go a long way.”

Kerry Delaney, managing director at Rhenus, said: “We are delighted to have contributed such a significant amount to Rainbows and reached the incredible milestone of £65,000.

“I’d like to thank everyone at Rhenus for their fund-raising efforts and for taking part in our numerous events and activities.

“We take our commitment to raising money for charities very seriously.

“Rainbows is a wonderful charity providing vital support to children and their families, and we are thrilled to be supporting it.

“We’re looking forward to hosting more fund-raising events and can’t wait to reach our next milestone.”

Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Lutterworth is part of the, family-owned Rhenus Group, which has 820 locations worldwide and 33,500 employees.

£65K RAISED IN PAST 14 YEARS