Thousands take part in annual Darkness Into Light fund-raiser

Darkness into Light 2025 charity walk raises €30,000 for CHS Helpline

More than 500 people in Belgium walked into the dawn on 10 May to raise €30,000 for the CHS Helpline, which provides mental health support to English speakers across the country. Most of the participants in the suicide prevention initiative gathered in Brussels’ Cinquantenaire park for the 5km walk...

A symbol of hope

Stephanie Manahan, Chief Executive of Pieta, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity, writes about why it remains vitally important to talk openly, support one another, and remember what’s at the heart of Darkness Into Light. It’s never been more important for communities across Clare to support Darkness into Light as thousands are impacted by suicide in Ireland each year. In 2024, Pieta provided 769 free therapy hours to clients in Clare a…

Thousands take part in annual Darkness Into Light fund-raiser

Early on Saturday morning at 4:15am, walkers gathered at 10 locations across Northern Ireland as the annual Darkness Into Light event returned, raising vital funds for suicide prevention and bereavement support.