Our fundraising will help Pieta provide
73 helpline hours
19 crisis counselling sessions
8 therapy sessions
Please support my Darkness Into Light fundraiser.
I’m taking part in Darkness Into Light 2026 to support Pieta and bring hope to people affected by suicide and self-harm.
Every day, people find themselves in moments of deep distress. They feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. Pieta is there for them, offering free, professional support at a time when it matters most.
Events like Darkness Into Light are vital. Around 80% of Pieta’s funding comes from public fundraising, including this event, proudly supported by Electric Ireland. This fundraising helps keep Pieta’s suicide and self-harm prevention services free and accessible for anyone who needs them, anywhere in Ireland.
By donating to my fundraiser, you are helping to ensure that someone in crisis can reach a trained therapist, be listened to, and feel less alone in that moment.
A €24 donation could help answer two calls to Pieta's 24-hour Crisis Helpline, moments that can make a real difference and even save lives.
Thank you so much for supporting me and for helping Pieta continue this life-saving work.
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I’ve raised €72 to fund 6 helpline calls
I’ve raised €135 to fund 3 crisis therapy sessions
Fundraising Target Reached
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Candlelight Vigil at University Hospital Galway
I invite those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide to join a candlelight vigil outside University Hospital Galway in remembrance of those who sought help through the HSE but didn’t receive it.It can be a meeting point after the Darkness Into Light walk in Galway, or join our standstill walk outside the hospital at 4.15am on May 9th.
Use extreme caution to avoid obstructing hospital staff or patient access. Those attending are invited to bring a candle and a photo of your loved one.
Thank you to my Sponsors
€27
Gerry & Eileen Lydon
€11
Bernie Osgood
Well done Marie ❤️💛 you are an amazing person
€54
Eoin
€40
Sinead De Oliveira
Proud of you Marie xx
€26
Kerrieann Faherty
Thinking of you all. Well done Marie on highlighting the work of Pieta.
€48
Valerie Jennings
Well done Marie 👏
€21
Dermot Francis
Well done Marie, thinking of you all.
€54
Karen Gillespie
€100
M Dooley Pm Consultancy Services
Well done Marie for making a difference! We'll be thinking of our beautiful Sandra & Enda. X
€32
Mairead Concannon
Fair play Marie ❤️🌸
€48
Marie Burke
Wishing you love, learning, laughter and light on the night. 💞
€26
Tony & Marion Hughes
€24
Maria Kavanaugh
Thinking of Sandra, Enda and all of the Flaherty and O'Brien families. X
€24
Valerie Totman
In loving memory of Enda and Sandra. Thinking of you all.
€50
Catriona Coppinger
€26
Susan
In memory of Sandra and Enda. Thinking of ye brides xx
€24
Lisa K
Thinking of Enda and Sandra and all the Flahertys. What a powerful and beautiful idea. X
€26
Sarah Seeeney
Thinking of ye brides. And Sandra too xxx
€48
Nicki Roche
€24
Aisling Morris
Thinking of you all Marie 💝
€32
Patricia Ridge
€24
Ann Lenihan
€26
Louise Geoghegan
€20
Mairead O Rourke
Best of luck.. We look forward to walking this with you in a few years time. Thinking of Sandra and Enda and love to you all
€45
Well done Marie