Darkness Into Light 2025

Grammy-winning Irish artist RuthAnne shares what Darkness Into Light means to her.

Electric Ireland is proudly supporting Darkness Into Light

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May 10

Official walks

200

Proud sponsors

13 years

Crisis calls & texts

100K

Darkness Into Light 2025

In 2009, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, 400 people set off on the inaugural Darkness Into Light 5km walk to raise funds for Pieta. From small beginnings, the movement has continued to grow, and now participation averages 120,000 people each year for Darkness Into Light in Ireland, with 200 official walks taking place across the world in 15 countries and 5 continents.

Electric Ireland has proudly supported Darkness Into Light for thirteen years. This important fundraising event takes place this year on Saturday, 10^th May. The first step to supporting Pieta is taken long before participants reach the start line, by signing up at www.darknessintolight.ie .This year don’t just show up, sign up!

Darkness Into Light Ambassadors

RuthAnne

"I am honoured to be an ambassador for Darkness Into Light 2025. Signing up is more than just registering for your local walk; it's taking the first step towards providing hope and support to those who need it most. Having struggled with my own mental health in the past, and lost some loved ones to suicide, I know how important it is to have someone available on the end of the phone to speak to. Darkness Into Light plays a crucial role in enabling Pieta to provide that support to people when it is needed most. I urge everyone to visit darknessintolight.ie and sign-up today."

Ailish Considine

"I'm proud to be an ambassador for Darkness Into Light 2025. Having experienced the highs and lows of professional sport, I know the importance of having someone to speak to when times get tough. Darkness Into Light is a vital fundraising initiative that brings communities together to raise awareness and funds for Pieta. Whether you're an athlete or not, mental health is something that affects us all. Remember, the first step isn't at the start line; it's registering for the walk. Join me in supporting Pieta by signing up at darknessintolight.ie, - and remember - this year, don't just show up, sign up!"

Aishah Akorede

"I'm honoured to be an ambassador for Darkness Into Light 2025. Having represented Ireland on an international stage, I understand the importance of having a community to turn to when times feel tough, and the support that can be felt from that. Darkness Into Light embodies that spirit, bringing people together to raise awareness and funds for Pieta's essential services. It's a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles, and that help is always available. This year, I want to remind people that the first step of Darkness Into Light can be taken long before you reach the start line - you can register right now to show your support. Please join me in supporting this incredible cause by signing up at darknessintolight.ie."