Walks with a 100 -kilo trailer over an explosion sand
The firefighters and ambulance carriers Bergur Vilhjálmsson will this summer be completed from Goðafoss to Reykjavík, over the barren extensive Sprengisand, with a 100 kilogram trailer in the tow. The aim is to raise awareness of mental health and raise funds for the Pieta.
Filmmakers will accompany Bergi during the trip and will be a documentary on the campaign called The step. The film is made in collaboration with Pieta and will be used in the association’s prevention work.
A lot of call -outs associated with mental distress
Bergur also attracted attention last year when he walked 100 kilometers with sleds loaded 100 kilos in tow. He says the impact of the project on people has encouraged themselves:
« I found what this had a big impact on people, both those I know and others. It inspired me to continue, » says Bergur in a conversation with mbl.is.
He points out that the experience of his work has also affected the decision.
« I am working in the fire department in Reykjavik and it is only a fourth every call for us who is related to such spiritual distress. It’s so often that you are called out and people don’t even know of this help that the Pieta is providing, so I just find it really important. »
It is important for men to be encouraged to seek help
Bergur also mentions men in particular and the importance of being encouraged to seek help instead of this to hide their difficulties inside.
« (…) that they are not just walking through these difficulties and taking everything on the box. »
Says the way to be symbolic
Bergur says the original idea has been to go from Akureyri to Reykjavik on highway 1. However, he soon realized the danger that came with it due to traffic and then started looking for other areas,
« I found this way, the explosion route, and I feel so symbolic of these difficulties. It’s really just desolate there, » says Bergur and continues:
« I find it so symbolic of what Pieta is doing because everyone who comes to them usually thinks they are just alone in the world. It’s like what’s trying to draw attention to – that you are not alone. »
« I find it so symbolic of what Pieta is doing because everyone who comes to them usually thinks they are just alone in the world. It’s like what is trying to draw attention to – that you are not alone, » says Bergur Vilhjálmsson.
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Only with their own supply
Bergur also says that the amount he will have in the 100 kilogram trailer, which will be in tow, are only his own supplies, which he intends to use on the road trip, which he plans to take about two weeks.
« I just get enough of myself. I just have a tent, clothes and food and what I’m going to use. »
The goal of extending the social effects
As stated above, filmmakers will follow Bergi on his way and a documentary will be made about the achievement. This is done in close collaboration with Pieta who intends to use the image for prevention projects.
Asked about how it came about, Bergur says that when it started to hear that he was on his way to another initiative, he received a call from Teiti Magnússon, who will direct the film. Teitur then saw the opportunity to make the project even bigger.
« The goal is to extend the impact, » says Bergur, mentioning that often when undertaking initiatives such as this, there is a great deal of rhetoric about the mental health of the community, which then dies out when the project ends.
Bergur will have a 100 kilogram trailer in the tow that will store his stock.
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Has met with the Ministry of Health
The journey begins on July 7, but Bergur has already begun to draw attention to the project and has, among other things, met with the Ministry of Health.
« We would like to see if they want to participate in this in some way and help to draw attention to the issue. It would be great. »
Bergs’ preparation and travel can be monitored on Instagram under Step2025.
The video published with the news is published with the kind permission of Harald Bender, another producer of the documentary, which will be manufactured by the production company Andvaka.
The Office of the Medical Director of Health points out that it is important that those who struggle with suicidal thoughts tell any one about their well-being, whether it is a family member or contact the Red Cross-Lin-in 1717, or on the Internet 1717.is, with a nurse in a network at Healthcare. 552-2218. The Pieta organization also offers advice and support for their relatives who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.
For those who have lost a loved one in suicide, the Office of the Medical Director of Health points to support in grief at the Grief Center at 551-4141 and at the Pieta Association at 552-2218.
Filmmakers will follow Bergi during the trip and will be a documentary on the campaign, which Bergur estimates to take about 14 days. The film is made in collaboration with Pieta and will be used in the association’s prevention work.
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