The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to Instagram to announce that they are dedicated to the mental health of first responders and their families in the middle of this traumatic global crisis.
The insta-post states, “Over recent months we have all been in awe of the incredible work that frontline staff and emergency responders have been doing in response to COVID-19. And we know that for many of them, their families, and for thousands of others across the UK, the pandemic will have a lasting impact on their mental health.”
Back in March, our favorite royal couple posted the cutest video of George, Charlotte, and Louis clapping for NHS.
Now they’re putting their money where there mouth is. (Which we don’t advise because money is typically filthy. Wash your hands.)
The Instagram post continues, “Today The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has granted nearly £1.8 million to 10 leading charities at the heart of mental health and frontline support through a bespoke fund set up as part of the organisation’s response to COVID-19.”
“Earlier this week The Duke and Duchess spoke to four representatives from organisations which will benefit from the fund including two emergency responders and two mental health counsellors,” Explaining the photos that accompanied the announcement.
Here are the 10 charities chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge:
Mind – For Better Mental Health
Hospice UK – Hospice Care Transforms Lives
The Ambulance Staff Charity – Dedicated to supporting the UK’s lifesaving ambulance community
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably
Best Beginnings – A growing national charity working to give all babies in the UK the best start in life
Anna Freud National Centre – A children’s mental health charity developing and delivering pioneering care.
Place2Be – Improves children’s mental health.
Shout 85258 – Text Shout to 85258 for free 24/7 support in the UK.
The Mix – The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people.
YoungMindsUK – We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for young people’s mental health
We know Diana would be so proud.
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