Duncan Robinson launches the basis after a large brother suicide

During his nonlinear journey to the NBA, Duncan Robinson could count on the support of her big brother, Eli Robinson. The two brothers happened in high school even the common season. Then, once in a large league Duncan often called Eli.

But discussions were sometimes weird, because the older brother suffered from schizophrenia, diagnosed 2021. It was in addition to long-term alcohol and marijuana dependence, finally abandoned the same year. Despite this sobriety, communication was complicated.

“A real challenge was instability”, memory Piston player. “He would call me that make sure Sure and Was Safe, and then he want hang up. And the sure, Called back 15-20 Minutes Later. During this time, and think the biggest challenge was finding ways to continue playing. And Always Kept In Mind That He was the one going through this. This obviously had an impact on our family. We were all constantly anxious and on edge. BUT OUR PRIORITY WAS HIM, NOT US. »

Avoid a lack of continuity during care

However, despite drugs, visits to psychiatric hospitals or numerous electroshock treatments, schizophrenia still existed. 30. April at 34. years, Eli Robinson killed himself throwing away from the bridge. “The goal is to turn this pain into progress and to do so in the way Elino will be remembered.”summares your little brother.

For that, the former Miami Player set the foundations. The Robinson Foundation project is to take advantage of family relationships and experience to help individuals and families affected by mental health problems. Especially in the face of difficulties in communication and continuity in different health systems, which then slow down the care trail.

In addition, the Robinson family Foundation plans to offer the help of grants. Meanwhile, Robinson’s family donated funds set to the Mental Health Center of Sea Garden, where Eli received treatment, in the amount of more than $ 120,000.

“So many people don’t have access to caring and get lost in the system.” It is huge that the Robinson family can use his platform to talk about it. “Look forward to Kelly Hartnet, the vice president of public relations in the mental health center by sea garden.