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Darkness Into Light returns as thousands set to raise money for Pieta House

Darkness Into Light is back as people across Ireland are set to raise vital funds for Pieta House.

The annual walking event will take place on May 6 this year as more than 100,000 people across 200 locations come together to fundraise for the mental health charity. The money raised will enable Pieta to continue providing free-of-charge suicide prevention, intervention, and bereavement support.

In 2022, Pieta delivered over 50,000 hours of free, one-to-one therapy, and helped over 6,500 clients nationwide. The 24/7 crisis helpline received almost 100,000 calls and texts and supported close to 700 households bereaved by suicide.

Read more: Dublin club taking on 24 hour charity swim to raise funds for Pieta House

Almost 35% of clients presenting to Pieta in 2022 were aged between 18-35 years and a further 36% of clients in the same year were under 18.

This year's fundraising event was launched by Jennifer Zamparelli and Greg O’Shea and is supported by Electric Ireland. Pieta CEO Stephanie Manahan said: "Over 80% of Pieta’s annual funds are raised every year from public donations and by people taking part and supporting events like Darkness Into Light. By signing up and taking part, every single person helps to support us to continue to provide the services like the 24/7 crisis helpline which receives up to 2,000 calls and texts each week."

You can sign up for Darkness Into Light on the website.

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