On Sunday 11th June, LOROS hosted a summer garden party within the beautiful grounds of Markham House, by kind permission of Lady Samworth, and thanks to the support of the Westerby Group.
One hundred guests were invited to the unveiling of a crucial new support initiative, LOROS’ new Overnight Response Service, which provides essential advice, support and care to terminally ill patients in their homes, between the hours of 10pm and 8am.
Deputy Chief Executive, Caroline Baker said “People should feel able to choose the place where they live their final days and for many that’s in the comfort of their own home. This really struck a chord with our garden party guests, who gave the new service a very warm reception.
“Thanks to Westerby Group for sponsoring the event, we were able to take this message out to many of our supporters.”
Guests left the event with a special parting gift; an evening primrose seedling which they were encouraged to nurture and grow. The evening primrose seedling, which blossoms during the hours of darkness, is a poignant reminder of the new Overnight Response Service and the incredible work being carried out by LOROS community nurses, during the hours of darkness.
Stephen Harvey, Director of the Westerby Group and headline sponsor of this event said: “The Westerby Group are extremely proud to have been associated with this very special and memorable event and, like so many of the guests who attended, were intrigued to hear more about the challenges LOROS face and the many ways we are able to get involved and offer support.
“The Westerby Group are committed to supporting local, social and environmental concerns and look forward to continuing to support LOROS and the fantastic work they do within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.”
