Chris O’Dowd has given his voice to a very special animated short film for Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
The video was animated by Kilkenny based animation studio Cartoon Saloon, who created the award winning animated films The Book of Kells and Song of the Sea.
The charming film shows two kids – Ben and Tara- as they prepare for an operation as Chris gives a fun guided tour of the hospital.
The short film will be shown to children coming into the hospital for surgery to help them understand in a simple manner what to expect at every stage.
Watch Ben and Tara’s stories below.
Ben and Tara – Tara’s Story from Temple Street on Vimeo.
Senior Play Specialist in Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Caroline Flynn said, “We’re hugely grateful to the team at Cartoon Saloon for taking the time out of their hectic schedules to develop this wonderful video resource for Temple Street.
“It is a fantastic tool for children to demystify the whole process of having an operation and help allay their fears before coming to hospital. By explaining the process in clear and understandable terms to children, it not only greatly reduces their anxiety in advance of the operation but also improves co-operation during procedures.
“We’d also like to warmly thank Chris O’Dowd for narrating the film. We are absolutely thrilled that he lent his voice to the project,” she added.
