A hero in the herd – Captain Tom’s legacy helping make new memories with Keech Hospice Care Keech Hospice Care is delighted to reveal that one of its Big Trunk Trail herd has been decorated in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore. “Inspiring Hope” is joining more than seventy other beautifully sculpted and painted elephants on the biggest public art trail Bedfordshire has ever seen. The trail trumpets into Luton’s parks and landmarks on 10 July and is Keech’s present to the town as it celebrates thirty years of care. Another name for a herd of elephants is a memory and Keech and The Captain Tom Foundation hope that, as well as sharing fond memories of Captain Sir Tom, visiting his elephant on the trail will inspire hope and ensure his message becomes a lasting legacy. People have already begun sharing their own fond recollections of the care and support Keech Hospice Care has provided for their families over three decades by emailing them to memories@keech.org for sharing on social media during the trail. When the trail goes live on 10 July, people will be able to visit “Inspiring Hope” at Luton Town Hall. They’ll be able to find Captain Sir Tom’s elephant, along with all the other gorgeous, sculptured elephants, in this freeto-visit event using a specially created map which they can download from the Keech Connect, Big 4
Trunk Trail App; printed maps will also be available from a host of places in the town. As part of this unforgettable experience, there will also be the chance for people to own an elephant of their own when the trail comes to an end in October. The large elephant sculptures are being auctioned on 11 November, with all the proceeds helping Keech Hospice Care continue its vital work, caring for adults in Luton and south Bedfordshire and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. The funds raised by the sale of “Inspiring Hope” will be split between Keech and The Captain Tom Foundation. The elephant sculptures have been produced by Wild in Art, a leading producer of public art events. Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder at Wild in Art, says, “We’ve had some pretty amazing designs painted on our animal sculptures over the years produced by many incredibly talented artists, but it’s a real thrill to think one of them is going to commemorate someone so important to everyone as Captain Sir Tom. It’s a great honour.” For more details about The Big Trunk Trail please visit The Big Trunk Trail website at www.bigtrunktrail.co.uk/ or follow the herd on social media @BigTrunkTrail, #BigTrunkTrail.
