The Elmer trail begins in Plymouth on Monday. Credit: ITV News
If you're in Plymouth over the next few weeks and you happen to come across a brightly-coloured elephant, don't be alarmed.
It's all part of an art project based on the popular children's character Elmer - and it's set to raise much needed funds for St Luke's Hospice.
Each figure features a one-off design by a local artist, and over the next ten weeks they will form a trail around the city before being auctioned off.
The trail is all about helping young people understand death and grief. Credit: ITV NewsThe figures have all been designed and painted by local artists and schoolchildren. Credit: ITV News
The project is inspired by the much-loved story of Elmer the patchwork elephant, written 30 years ago by Devon-born author David McKee.
David McKee says he felt emotional on seeing all of the painted elephants. Credit: ITV News
There is a serious message here too - St Luke's is on a mission to demystify death and teach youngsters about the important work being done by hospices.
The trail begins on Monday, and at the end of the summer the figures will be auctioned to raise money for the charity.
