Eliza Bluma

Every year, Darkness Into Light brings thousands of people together across Ireland and beyond to walk from darkness into dawn — a powerful symbol of hope, connection and support for those impacted by mental health challenges and suicide.

This year, GAIN Dublin (Graduate, Apprentice & Intern Network) is proud to take part once again, walking together in solidarity and raising vital funds in support of Pieta’s free, expert mental health services.

What Your Donation Supports

By donating to our Darkness Into Light walk, you are helping to fund services that provide lifesaving support at a moment when people need it most. Donations contribute towards:

• 24/7 crisis support, ensuring people in acute distress are never alone
• One‑to‑one therapy for those experiencing suicidal ideation or self‑harm
• Professional mental health care, delivered free of charge to individuals and families
• Early intervention and prevention, helping more people access support before reaching crisis point

These services are available when and where people need them, regardless of age or circumstance.

Why This Matters to GAIN Dublin

As a network representing graduates, apprentices and interns, GAIN Dublin places strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion and creating safe spaces for honest conversations. Mental health is something that touches every community — including our own — and Darkness Into Light provides a moment to come together and show visible support.

Walking as a group allows us to:

• Raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention
• Honour those we have lost
• Show support to colleagues, friends and families who may be struggling
• Contribute to services that save lives every single day

From Darkness to Hope

Darkness Into Light is more than a walk — it is a message of hope. Each step taken represents compassion, unity and the belief that support can change lives.

To everyone who has donated, shared our page or walked alongside us: thank you. Your generosity helps ensure that help is available during life’s darkest moments.

Together, we walk. Together, we support. Together, we move from darkness into light.