Laidlaw and Company (UK) Ltd. announced today that it made a financial donation to Red Cross to assist in relief efforts that struck mainland Haiti.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 15, 2010 -- Laidlaw and Company (UK) Ltd., a full service investment banking and brokerage firm announced today that it made a financial donation to Red Cross to assist in relief efforts that struck mainland Haiti.

According to most recent reports, thousands are feared dead. Schools, hospitals and government buildings have collapsed. Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital lays in ruins. The earthquake, the worst in more than 200 years, has left the country without electricity, phone service and more than 2 million people are said to be affected.

"Our prayers go out to those who have been affected by the earthquake and I urge everyone to assist in any way possible the people of Haiti," Hugh Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Laidlaw said. "We pray in these difficult moments and are indeed thankful for organizations like Red Cross that stand ready to assist on a moment's notice."

For those interested in donating, please visit www.redcross.org.

For further information regarding Laidlaw and Company (UK) Ltd., please contact Alex Shtaynberger at (212) 697-5200.

 

 

F. Ryan Smith

Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd.

90 Park Ave. - 31st Floor

New York, NY 10016

(212) 953-4979 (tel.)

(212) 297-0670 (fax)

frsmith@laidlawltd.com