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Donegal Darkness into Light
suicide event launched
31.03.15
THE Donegal Darkness
into Light suicide and self-harm awareness event was
launched yesterday supported by a number of local
sports stars.
Donegal GAA manager Rory Gallagher; senior player
Karl Lacey; Martin McHugh and his sons, senior
players Mark and Ryan McHugh took part in the event.
It was MC'd by TV3 presenter Noel Cunningham.
Pieta House and volunteers from the Darkness Into
Light committees across the county also attended.
Darkness into Light is now in its seventh year with
last year's attracting 80,000 participants in 39
locations across Ireland, London and Sydney. |
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Pictured at the launch of Donegal
Darkness into Light are, from left, Martin McHugh,
Karl Lacey, Rory Gallagher and Pieta House founder
Joan Freeman. (Photo: Alice Kelly) |
It will take place on
May 9 this year with a unique, early morning
experience which begins in darkness at 4.15am as
thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while
dawn is breaking.
“With three venues set to host the event in Donegal
this year, including Donegal Town and Maghery-Rosses
for the first time, it's an example of how Darkness
Into Light is uniting people across the globe in
solidarity with those who suffer,” said founder Joan
Freeman.
“While suicide is a devastating tragedy, we must not
forget that there is hope, there is help, and Pieta
House will be there to provide both.”
Registrations are now being taken and further
details are at
www.darknessintolight.ie . |
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