I have about a dozen of those Crown plaza mini elephants in my drawer at home, they are cute but I didn't know what to do with them. They will probably end up in trash. I have declined them at the receptionist since then, for the sake of environment.
The good thing is, most western countries have social welfare systems that take care of the poor. I would rather live poor in my last few years and die than regretting not enjoy my money while I still can.