Lulu, the icon of her own charity, opened up about mental health and admitted that it can feel frightful but hopes it will inspire others.
Lulu has urged anyone suffering mental health issues to try to talk to a friend or family member adding: “It feels scary but you’ve got this”.
The acclaimed singer, 76, made the comment after her own charitable fund Lulu’s Mental Health Trust launched its first major event, a sponsored walk on Monday(May 19). Lulu decided to set up the fund while writing her memoir, celebrating 60 years since she stormed into the UK charts with her iconic hit Shout and realised the part mental health has played throughout her life, whether her own or her loved ones.
She told the Mirror: “The process of writing my memoir opened my eyes to the role that mental health has played in my life. Whether that’s my own mental health, my loved ones, colleagues, whatever. When I was first coming into the industry we didn’t talk about it! But it’s so important, and I want to give back. People will understand what I mean when they read the book I think… it’s coming soon.”
She continued, “It feels kind of full circle,” referring to her career. Although I’ve always supported numerous charities and still do, it’s really heartfelt for me to be able to put this all together and make a difference. I’m glad it’s something we now know about mental illness and mental health because we didn’t talk about them when I was younger.
It’s important to take a moment to reflect on everything I’ve accomplished and consider how I can use it to help those in need.
Lulu made the announcement that her new charity would launch in February, following the success of her Champagne For Lulu farewell show last year, which had to be postponed in response to demand.
She began her career with the single Shout, which she performed alongside her band The Luvvers, which peaked at No. 7 on the UK singles chart, and went on to release 10 albums and top 10 singles in the UK.
Lulu will lead a mammoth walk for her first charity project, which will take her from the E1 0AQ school to the former Decca studio where she recorded “Shout” in NW6 3AU, passing through additional locations that are essential to her incredible six-decade long career along the way.
When asked what she hoped people would take away from this campaign, she replied, “The message we want to spread about how crucial it is to nurture and look after your mental health.
“I’d like for there to be help out there if they take away anything,” he said. Please talk to someone if you’re having trouble. Talk to a friend, a member of your family, or a person who is knowledgeable about what to say and do. You have this, but it makes you feel frightened.
She continued, “People have been so generous.” It’s our first initiative, so I didn’t anticipate having so many people sponsor me! More will come asap.
You can sponsor her and support the charity at www. Lulu said she has already raised about £16, 000. Lulus Walk is a campaign on justgiving.com.
Source: Mirror
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