Gerard Byrne will attend Aware’s annual Corporate Resilience Lunch on June 6th, 2025, at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin. This flagship fundraiser gathers business leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to generate vital funds for Aware, a national charity that supports people affected by mental health challenges.
“I’ve had my own share of life’s mishaps and upsets. Mental health is important to keep yourself grounded and sane, to know that there are people to lean on in your time of need.”
— Gerard Byrne
To support the cause, Gerard has created a bespoke painting exclusively for auction at the Resilience Lunch.
Percy Place, Grand Canal, Dublin 4
In Spring Light. Grand Canal, Byrne offers more than just a scene; the piece is a meditation on hope and the quiet strength that lies within each of us. He captures a serene moment along Dublin’s Grand Canal, where the Huband Bridge arches gracefully over a canal lock, bathed in the soft, renewing light of May. The sun moves across the water’s surface in a quiet promise: after every winter, spring will return. In essence, the work is not simply a landscape; it is a symbol of resilience.
As mental health concerns continue to rise, Gerard’s contribution aims to strengthen Aware’s mission to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and make mental health support accessible to all. This donation comes at a critical time. Ireland continues to see alarming increases in depression, anxiety, and suicide rates.
“What Aware does is indispensable. Too many people are suffering in silence at a time in life meant for discovery and joy. The hope is for my art to play even a small role in shifting that narrative.”— Gerard Byrne
Aware
Aware is a national mental health charity in Ireland providing free, expert-led support, education, and information services to adults aged 18 and over. Aware relies primarily on public donations and corporate sponsorships to sustain its essential services, including group therapy, clinical programs, and resilience training.