DARKNESS Into Light, Pieta’s annual fundraising event which raises vital funds for local mental health partner charities, is back. Proudly supported by Electric Ireland, this year’s event will take place as the sun rises on Saturday, 11th May and will see thousands of participants take part in the 13 official walks across Northern Ireland.
In the past decade, Darkness Into Light has raised over £1 million for Northern Ireland partner charities and Pieta to help with issues of suicide, self-harm, and mental health.
This year, people in every county in Northern Ireland are encouraged to sign up to participate in one of 15 organised walks, or to take part in their own way, and in doing so support the charities in their local area that are providing vital services to those in need.
The 12 partner charities across Northern Ireland provide easily accessible, free of charge services, which are available online, by phone or in person. Darkness Into Light plays a crucial role in enabling Pieta’s partner charities in Northern Ireland to uphold their commitment to providing suicide prevention, intervention, and bereavement support services to individuals of all ages throughout Northern Ireland, ensuring that help is always within reach when it’s needed most.
Cliftonville and Northern Ireland defender Toni Leigh Finnegan will be taking part in the walk from Hannahstown.
“With there being 13 walks it means no matter where you are you can take part and everyone can come together which is amazing.
“It helps raise lifesaving funds for metal health and bereavement charities which is a really good cause and it is really good to see the numbers that are going to come out and support each other.
“It’s my first year doing it. Everyone is impacted my mental health or knows someone who is going through mental health difficulties so it’s always good to go and support and help raise much needed funds.”
| Partner Charities | Walk Venue |
| Listening Ear | Antrim & Newtownabbey |
| Turning Point | Ballymena |
| Suicide Awareness & Support | Hannahstown |
| PIPS | Ormeau Park |
| PIPS Hope & Support | Armagh – Navan Centre |
| PIPS Hope & Support | Crossmaglen |
| Aware NI | Dromore |
| HURT | Derry City |
| Inspire NI | Portaferry |
| Oak Family living center | Lisnaskea |
| PIPS Hope & Support | Bessbrook and Camlough |
| PIPS Hope & Support | Lurgan Park |
| The Koram Center | Castlederg |
