Cancer research

Take Part Your Own Way organised by Padraic Cannon

Our fundraising will help Pieta provide

93 helpline hours

24 crisis counselling sessions

11 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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Community come together

I’m proud to be part of a small community where people look out for one another. Like many places across Ireland, suicide has affected families and friends close to home, and it’s something that reminds us how important it is to support each other.


That’s why I take part in Darkness Into light each year.


The walk isn’t just about the early start or the distance covered it’s about bringing people together. It gives us a chance as a community to pause, show support, and raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention.


Events like this help start conversations that might not always happen in everyday life. Sometimes a simple chat, a check-in, or walking side by side can make a real difference.


Seeing people of all ages come together before sunrise shows the strength of community spirit. Everyone walks for their own reasons, but we all share the same goal  supporting one another and promoting hope.


I’m looking forward to walking again this year and encouraging as many people as possible to join us.


Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Marian

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Michael Healy

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Rosemary & Terry O’sullivan

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Patricia Rogan

Well done dear nephew!!!!

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Parker And Erin

Well done Podge from Parker and Erin

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Deirdre Quinn

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Sharon & Finn

Thanks Podge

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Martina & Sean Canna

Best of luck to all doing DIL, well done Podge for organising for such an amazing charity 🤗 see you all bright and early x

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Kieran Reeves

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Sheenagh Byrne

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J+n Byrne

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Lorcan Kavanagh Sue Hunt

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Anonymous

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Ann Cannon

Well done all 💞

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Joanne

Hopefully will be walking with you all next year ,well done Podge ,Tanya and family.

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The Fluskey Clan

Looking forward to walking this with u all on sat morning. Well done Podge for organising. Please god it's the 1st of many over the years 🙏

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Laura Stearn

Best of luck, great cause 👏👏

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Jennifer Maher

Fair play Padraic Such an important cause Walking DIL in Arklow but with ye in spirit x

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Noel Fahy

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Eva Ryan

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Kieran Mcmunn

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Anne & Marc Stokes

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Lorna & Seán Doyle

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Suzie Harris

Best of luck sorry we can't make It 🙌🏼

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Darius Sakalys

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Peter Porter

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Feidlim Cannon

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Anonymous

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Celine Lancaster

Fair play Podge, will try get Patrick out of the bed to join you!

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Pieta

Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light

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Ronan Kenny

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Grainne Fitzpatrick

Best of luck Podge.

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Pieta

Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light

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Richard Lagan

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Pieta

Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light

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Katie Byrne

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Pieta

Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light

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Rachel Walker

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Genevieve Ledwidge-o’reilly

Looking forward to joining you & the club on Saturday morning 🌅

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Peter Cannon

Well done

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M Walsh

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Tony Byrne

Drag cillian with you

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Anonymous

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Alan And Sinéad Prunty

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Dean Mooney

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Barbara Stafford

Please note, the registration process is in English. If you need support completing registration please reach out to your closest participating venue via the Facebook Group.

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