Darkness Light Into Walk Postponed

Monday, 16 March 2020 08:35

By Gareth Farrell

Pieta House is postponing this May's Darkness Into Light due to Covid-19.

Over 250,000 people were expected to take part in the annual event, which raises money to help fund free counselling for those engaging in self harm or who have suicidal thoughts.
Chief executive of Pieta House Elaine Austin says the need for public support for Pieta is greater than ever, especially now when so many people are feeling stressed and anxious during this time of crisis.

The event is now expexted to take place in Autumn

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