Darkness into Light event set to take place in Athlone
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Shane McCormack, owner of the Hot Tub Boat, AthloneImage 2 of 10
Andrew Kenny and PJ Kenny of Kenny’s Home Furniture.Image 3 of 10
Anna Boles, professional artist and painter, AthloneImage 4 of 10
Pictured at the Darkness into Light Athlone Registration Day in Golden Island Shopping Centre, recently, were, from left to right: Alma Brennan (DIL Athlone committee), Karen Halligan (DIL Athlone committee), Ray Connellan (DIL supporter and Westmeath footballer) and Eimear Felle (Pieta House).Image 5 of 10
Athlone Regional Sports Centre staff.Image 6 of 10
Roscommon South Galway East Vintage Club members. From left to right Mark Fallon and Sean NallyImage 7 of 10
The Shamrock Lodge Hotel - General Manager Alan McCaul, Sales and Marketing General Manager Mary GlynnImage 8 of 10
Derryglad Folk Museum - Bridie and Charlie FinneranImage 9 of 10
Technological University of the Shannon .Student Union’s Team from left to right: Darcy Lawless (Vice President for Education in the Midlands), Niall Naughton (Student Union President), Saoirse Mulvihill (Vice President for Welfare in the Midlands) and Kevin Pakenham (Deputy President for the Midlands)Image 10 of 10
Sean’s Bar - Karyn Martin and Sean KellyThis year's Darkness Into Light walk in Athlone takes place on Saturday, May 6.
Darkness into Light is organised by Pieta and proudly supported by Electric Ireland since 2013. It is a global movement dedicated to ending suicide and supporting those who engage in self-harm.
Athlone's Darkness into Light committee members are Carmel Carroll, Jannette Nestor, Amy Maloney, Alma Brennan and Karen Halligan, all very proud to be involved in this year's event.
The Athlone event starts and finishes at Athlone Town Football stadium. Participants will start running or walking at 4.15am and light refreshments will be served following the event.
Carmel Carroll, Athlone DIL committee member, said: "I have been involved in organising this event for the last eight years and knowing that the funds raised on the night will help to keep the Athlone Pieta house open and providing such a fantastic service for people in the Midlands makes all the effort worthwhile. We are so lucky to have this service available to us locally."
Stephanie Manahan, CEO, Pieta commented: “Over 80% of Pieta’s annual funds are raised every year from public donations and by people taking part and supporting events like Darkness Into Light. Everyone is invited to sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie to make a valuable contribution.''
Pat Fenlon, Executive Director of Electric Ireland said: “Electric Ireland has sponsored Darkness into Light since 2013. Each year we work with Pieta to create marketing and fundraising campaigns to promote awareness of this unique event."