The recent earthquake in Colombia has affected communities across the country, including people and families connected to Colombia's flower-growing industry.

As a business with close and long-standing relationships with Colombia and its flower industry, Optimus Flowers Limited wants to do what we can to support those affected.

We have created this JustGiving appeal to give our customers, suppliers, colleagues and friends across the flower industry an opportunity to come together and contribute to the relief effort.

In addition to the money raised through this JustGiving page, Optimus Flowers Limited has pledged to donate £1 for every box of flowers we sell during the 17th - 24th August. This is a separate contribution from Optimus and will be made over and above the donations received through this appeal.

The funds raised will be passed on to Asocolflores in Colombia, who are working within the Colombian flower industry to support the response and those affected.

Colombia and its flower-growing communities are an incredibly important part of our industry. At a difficult time like this, we hope that businesses and individuals throughout the UK flower trade will join us in showing our support.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help.

Thank you for supporting the people and communities affected by the earthquake, and thank you for helping us share this appeal.

Optimus Flowers Limited