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06 Sept 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford announce €3,500 donation to mental health charity

Hotel staff's ‘Bernie’s Ducks’ campaign brought everyone together to raise the funds for SoSad

Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford announce €3,500 donation to mental health charity

Dermot Redmond (General Manager), Dow (SOSAD representative) Natalie Haake Sales & Marketing Manager

The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford have proudly announced a €3,500 donation to the mental health charity SoSad, chosen as the hotel’s Charity of the Year for 2023-2024.

This significant contribution is said to be part of the hotel’s commitment to supporting causes that are close to the hearts of its staff and the local community.

The funds were raised through a unique and heartwarming campaign, “Bernie’s Ducks,” a map-selling initiative featuring rubber ducks. Spearheaded by the dedicated staff at the Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford, this creative and fun activity captured the spirit of the community and raised vital funds for an essential cause.

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SoSad, a charity dedicated to providing mental health support and suicide prevention services, was selected by the hotel team through an internal vote. This decision highlights the deep personal connections many staff members have to the charity’s mission, making it an especially meaningful collaboration.

Commenting on the partnership, Natalie Haake, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford, said: We are honored to support SoSad, a charity that carries out such crucial work in our community. The ‘Bernie’s Ducks’ campaign brought everyone together, and the generosity of our staff and guests has enabled us to make a real difference. Mental health is a cause that resonates deeply with all of us, and we are proud to champion SoSad’s life-saving efforts.

The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford has said it remains committed to supporting community-focused initiatives and is proud to stand alongside SoSad in its mission to promote mental health awareness and well-being.

SoSad is a leading charity dedicated to mental health support and suicide prevention. They provide resources, education, and crisis intervention services to individuals and families in need, fostering hope and resilience within communities.

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