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Charlie Bird to guide child elephant sculpture by Dublin for psychological well being consciousness

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All 5 elephant sculptures will graze in Stephen’s Green on Saturday morning earlier than the sculpture of the child elephant can be wheeled down Dawson Street and welcomed to the Mansion House by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste, the place it’s going to stay on show for the remainder of the week.

Charlie Bird was recognized with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2021 and has change into an advocate for others dwelling with terminal diseases.

The veteran broadcster raised a file quantity of €4.1 million for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) following his Croagh Patrick climb in 2022.

Photo: Bryan Brophy

The 5 elephants sculptures characterize the ‘The Elephant in the Room’ motion, which was created by Brent Pope to boost consciousness of psychological well being points, particularly within the office. The sculpture is devoted to Mr Bird and Samaritans, the charity that’s 70 years old this week.

The occasion on Saturday begins simply earlier than 11 am on the Summer House in Stephen’s Green, the place the sculptures can be on present to the general public.

The ‘Elephant in the Room’ marketing campaign is supported by a number of well-known ambassadors and psychological well being advocates, together with U2’s Adam Clayton, comic PJ Gallagher, rugby participant Caelan Doris, and veteran journalist broadcaster Mr Bird – the latter of whom has signed the elephant, together with President Michael D Higgins.

Mr Bird has just lately shared an update on his present well being to his followers on social media.

“My MND is altering quick. I’m now utilizing a feeding tube and can quickly have to make use of a mobility travelator to get out and about.”

Mr Bird, an envoy for Elephant within the Room, mentioned he was dedicated to serving to individuals in darkish locations as he continues to battle with MND.

“I have made a dying wish to myself that as long as I have a breath in my body, I want to extend the hand of friendship to everyone in a dark place,” he mentioned.

“I love the idea that Brent has come up with, the Elephant in the Room. Getting to help raise awareness and funds for the organizations that are helping people in dark places is also helping me to stay alive.

“The artwork on the elephant in my name has been created by the talented artist Niall O’Loughlin, and President Michael D. Higgins has signed his signature on it for Samaritans. Hopefully, it will raise lots of money for Samaritans and raise awareness of a very important issue.”

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste, mentioned he was delighted to show the elephant on the Mansion House.

“It is an honour to work with Charlie, Brent, and Samaritans on this wonderful project,” he mentioned.

“Healthy Dublin City aligns with Healthy Ireland, the nationwide framework for enhancing the well being and wellbeing of our residents, which was developed with a long-term imaginative and prescient of enhancing the well being and wellbeing of the Irish inhabitants in any respect levels of life.”

Charlie Bird and Brent Pope on the 5km Hand of Friendship Walk in Avondale Forest Park, Co Wicklow. Photo: Fergal Phillips

Mental well being advocate and former rugby participant Brent Pope, who created the Elephant within the Room motion, mentioned will probably be unbelievable to have the Charlie Bird/Samaritans elephant displayed on the Mansion House:

“This has been an amazing project to work on, and seeing the elephant take center stage shows that our mental health and wellbeing should also take center stage. Charlie’s strength and resilience are a lesson for us all.”

Sarah O’Toole, Executive Director for Samaritans Ireland, paid tribute to Charlie and Brent for his or her help and Samaritans volunteers who’re there for others day-after-day:

“Samaritans’ main message is to urge people to reach out and talk before a problem becomes too big, and it is important for companies to get behind and promote and support this in the workplace. The Elephant in the Room is a novel way to start that conversation,” she mentioned.

Anyone who wants help can name Samaritans 24 hours a day, seven days per week, on freephone 116 123 or e mail [email protected].

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