Okarno is proud to support the Nottinghamshire Hospice’s Light Up the Night, donating £3,000 to fund vital end-of-life care over the Christmas period.
Light Up the Night gives supporters the chance to make a donation to illuminate Nottinghamshire Hospice’s cupola tower in a colour of their choice, honouring the life and memory of a loved one.
Photo Credit - Nottinghamshire Hospice
Okarno’s generous contribution meant the tower was lit in dark blue to reflect the company’s distinctive branding from 15th to 22nd December.
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a charity providing free palliative and end-of-life care, including bereavement support, to families facing terminal illness.
Nottinghamshire Hospice holds a special place within Okarno and was chosen as one of two charities to be supported by our staff for the vital services they provide across the region, including free end-of-life care, wellbeing activities, and bereavement support for individuals affected by incurable illness.
Throughout the year, Okarno and its employees have been actively raising funds for Nottinghamshire Hospice, generating over £4,160, including company match funding, where Okarno matches the amount raised by employees.
One of the most recent fundraising efforts saw four Okarno employees take on the Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon in September, raising £460, with company match funding helping support nursing care, wellbeing services and family support at the hospice.
Maria Romanov, Corporate Fundraiser from Nottingham Hospice Charity, said: “We’re delighted to be lighting up the tower this year, representing a life remembered, a family supported and the ongoing mission of our hospice to be there for people when they need us most. We are incredibly grateful to supporters like Okarno, whose generosity and fundraising efforts help us continue providing crucial care to patients and families across Nottinghamshire.”
Ian Cornelius, Sales & Marketing Director at Okarno, explains: “We’re proud to be supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice as one of our Charities of the Year. This cause means a great deal to our team, and being part of the Light Up a Night gives us a meaningful way to support the hospice as it continues providing free end-of-life care and bereavement support to those who need it most.”
Okarno staff also nominated East Midlands Women’s Aid as their preferred charity alongside Nottingham Hospice and have raised over £4,000 through various fundraising activities, including the Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon.
As Okarno marks its 90th anniversary, the company reflects on a legacy of progress and partnership. This milestone year highlights achievements that matter—raising over £8,000 for its two charities of the year and strengthening its position as a trusted partner to merchants and retailers through an ever-expanding product portfolio and flexible delivery solutions, from single parcels to mixed pallets.
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