Darkness Into Light 2024, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, is scheduled to commence at 4:15 am on the morning of Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
There are various ways and options which you can engage. You have the option to participate in an official Darkness Into Light walk, Take Part in Your Own Way, or organise your own DIL Fundraiser. This could involve hosting a bake sale, organising a car wash, undertaking a sponsored silence, a run, or even a swim, rallying support from your family, friends, and colleagues within your local community.
Join an Official Walk
With over 200 official walks spanning across Ireland and beyond, you can unite with your community and partake in what marks the most significant sunrise event of the year.
Create a DIL Fundraiser
Would you, your school, club, or business like to explore other avenues of contribution?
You could choreograph a TikTok dance, host a coffee morning, embark on a sailing adventure, or pursue an entirely different endeavour!
The History of Darkness into Light
In 2009, in Phoenix Park, 400 individuals embarked on the inaugural Darkness Into Light 5km walk, all in support of Pieta. The event has grown and now draws over 150,000 participants annually.
Each year, this walk not only fosters community connection but also instils hope in those affected by suicide. Through the unwavering dedication of our volunteers, both in Ireland and internationally, the event persists as a beacon of awareness and resilience in the global fight against suicide and self-harm.
In 2012, Darkness Into Light ventured beyond Ireland’s borders, with London hosting the first international event. Since then, our partner charities across the globe, spanning from Seoul to Spain and New Zealand to the Netherlands, have benefitted from an investment exceeding €3.5 million towards local mental health support services.
Fundraising events like Darkness Into Light contribute significantly to Pieta’s operations, with 85% of their funding sourced from such initiatives. Since its inception, Darkness Into Light has enabled Pieta to raise over €36 million, directly supporting individuals impacted by suicide and self-harm. To learn more about Pieta’s services, visit their website: https://www.darknessintolight.ie/about/about-pieta-other-services
Since 2013, Electric Ireland has stood proudly by Pieta, lending invaluable support. Together, Pieta, Electric Ireland, and our network of partner charities and supporters worldwide have transformed Darkness Into Light into a global testament of solidarity for those affected by suicide and self-harm.
