Thousands walk as sun rises to raise money for suicide awareness campaign
Thousands of people across the globe have taken part in a walk to raise money for suicide awareness.
Darkness Into Light is the flagship fundraiser for Pieta House, which supports people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.
Whether you got up & took part for yourself, friends or family, or to show solidarity in the movement against suicide, self-harm& support Pieta House or partner charities,thank you.Heartfelt thanks to everyone that left bed to walk together in darkness #DIL2019#ThePowerOfHope💛 pic.twitter.com/rTal5ewJVi
— Pieta House (@PietaHouse) May 11, 2019
Thousands of people, including politicians and celebrities, across 202 locations in 19 countries worldwide walked together, starting at about 4am and walking around 5km as the sun rises.
Since Darkness Into Light began, the walk has helped raise almost 20 million euro (£17.28 million).
This year is the event’s 10th anniversary.
Twelve of the venues were in Northern Ireland spanning the six counties, up from nine last year, forming a worldwide chain that stretches from Crossmaglen to Christchurch and from Ormeau Park to Ottawa.
Amazing watching the sunrise this morning and doing the #darknessintolight#pietahouse walk with @eoghanmcdermo It’s beautiful to see people come together for such a great cause. There’s no need to suffer in silence. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all have our moments 🙏 G pic.twitter.com/2GNolhBNb1
— the script (@thescript) May 11, 2019
Pieta House have twelve centres across Ireland and say they have helped 40,000 people since their doors opened 13 years ago.
