More than 200,000 people across Ireland and the world gathered on Saturday morning to take part in the Darkness into Light event which raises awareness around suicide, self-harm and mental health. Darkness Into Light is Pieta House’s biggest fundraising appeal and raises more than €4 million which it uses to fund its services. Kate Sadlier returned home to Cahersiveen in Co Kerry to take part in her fifth Darkness into Light Event with her two sisters. Her first Darkness into Light event was in 2014 when a friend in her running group suggested they get involved. The symbolism of darkness into light is really poignant.”The very first Darkness into Light event was held in Phoenix Park in 2009 where 400 people attended.

Source: The Irish Times May 12, 2018 09:22 UTC