My registration fee and fundraising will help provide
72 helpline hours
19 crisis counselling sessions
8 therapy sessions
Support my walk to help stop suicide
On Saturday, 9th of May, I’ll be taking part in Darkness Into Light 2026. This is a walk that holds deep meaning for so many people, myself included.
I’m walking to show support for those who are struggling right now, to honour those we’ve lost, and to help ensure Pieta can continue to be there for people when they need support most.
Every step I take is for someone who may feel unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed. It’s my way of saying, “You are not alone. Help is available. There is always light, even when it’s hard to see it.”
If you’re in a position to support my walk, please know that every single euro helps Pieta continue to answer the call and guide people towards hope at some of the darkest moments of their lives.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being part of this and for supporting me along the way.
My Challenges
My pledge to help people in crisis
Added a profile picture
Shared Fundraising Page
Received First Donation
I’ve raised €72 to fund 6 helpline calls
I’ve raised €135 to fund 3 crisis therapy sessions
I've raised €250 and unlocked my free beanie
I've raised €500 and unlocked my free hoodie
Fundraising Target Reached
My Updates
Embers
Embers
Like earth trampled hard by footsteps of famine
Compacted, lifeless, barren, solid like stone
Nothing can grow, no life springs forth
Darkened embers of the soul
Smouldering slowly towards a final dark finish
Help to stoke these embers
Rekindle the smouldering with laughter, smiles and kinship
Fan to a flame of hope to bring forth heat and light to dispel the cold greyness
The sun will rise within bringing new light
May it be a light of hope, when all other lights go out.
Peter Gerrard Ratoath
Thank you to my Sponsors
€107
Fergal Powr
€27
Sophie
€26
Andrew
€24
John Wade
Good stuff Peter
€45
Francis O'brien
Well done Pete 👏
€45
Anonymous
Good wishes
€45
Geraldine And Laz Lacey
Good Luck Peter.
€45
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€20
Annette
🥰
€20
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€26
Yvonne
From Yvonne
€26
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€107
Donall Barrett
€107
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€11
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€11
Máire
€64
Marie Laura Rachel Siobhan Alan Ronan Yvonne
Marie, Ronan, Siobhan, Alan, Laura, Rachel all walking and supporting me to support others Thanks very much
€64
Pieta
Proud sponsor of Darkness into Light
€54
Good man Peter