Marking World Mental Health Day with our charity partners Samaritans Ireland
Following a year of fundraising initiatives, staff at Standard Life have raised over €130,000 for Samaritans Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading mental health charities. Staff rallied together to complete personal challenges, host golf tournaments, food melas and important mental health workshops.
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Nigel Dunne, CEO Standard Life International, proudly delivers a cheque for €130,000 to Sarah O’ Toole, Samaritans Ireland.
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Sarah O’Toole, Executive Director at Samaritans Ireland thanked Standard Life for their incredible contribution, as the cheque was handed over on World Mental Health Day.
“This donation is key to ensuring we achieve our vision of fewer lives being lost to suicide.” Samaritans volunteers answer over 400,000 calls and emails a year from people who are feeling suicidal or just struggling to cope with everyday issues, like loneliness, mental health issues, relationship problems. This partnership with Standard Life also highlights the incredible work companies are doing to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and to raise awareness of our service.”
Standard Life’s partnership with Samaritans Ireland is central to the company’s mission to help people secure a life of possibilities. Reflecting on the partnership, Nigel Dunne, CEO Standard Life,
“People across Ireland are affected by suicide and mental health issues on a daily basis. As a company, we really wanted to support a cause which is at the heart of communities nationwide. “We are delighted to support Samaritans and the lifesaving work it does and want to encourage anyone in need to reach out for support if they need help.”
Samaritans operates a 24-hour freephone helpline for anyone in need of emotional support on 116 123.