Gas and Electricity supplier, Opus Energy, is hoping to raise £10,000 over the next year, for one of the UK’s most common, life-threatening, inherited diseases, Cystic Fibrosis. Opus Energy employees are preparing for a jam-packed calendar of fundraising and volunteering events in and around Northampton, where the utility company is based.
Staff will be responsible for organising fun days in the office; take part in individual and team events; make personal donations; and also take part in some of the challenges organised by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
As a leading independent supplier of gas and electricity to the business sector, Opus Energy hopes that by pledging to raise £10,000 it will help sufferers in and around Northamptonshire to continue receiving the daily treatment they need.
Founder and Managing Director of Opus Energy, Charlie Crossley Cooke, said:
“The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is a charity that is very close to the heart of an Opus employee who has a young child living with the disease. Due to the comparatively low numbers of people suffering from Cystic Fibrosis it is often overlooked but, because of our personal exposure, the need to assist the charity with the invaluable work they do really has really struck a chord. Opus will be donating the money to help provide support and care for those affected in the Northamptonshire area and also to help raise awareness of the disease”
Sue Piper, Senior Corporate and Trust Fundraising Manager for Cystic Fibrosis, commented:
“We are absolutely delighted that Opus Energy has chosen us as their charity of the year…
… The disease claims so many young lives. The money raised will help to fund treatment and equipment that Cystic Fibrosis sufferers in Northamptonshire need, as well as raise awareness in the area. It will also help us to provide information, support and the necessary treatment to families in Northamptonshire and ensure that young people get the appropriate clinical care”
Source: Opus Energy (News)
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