Pieta's Darkness Into Light fundraising plunges due to 'challenges' facing non-profits

At the launch in May of Darkness Into Light 2022, were musician Tolu Makay, broadcaster Grainne Seoige and former Dublin GAA player Philly McMahon. This year was the first year that Pieta could stage an in-person, ‘live’ Darkness Into Light event since 2019 due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Funds raised this year by suicide prevention and support charity, Pieta from its flagship event, Darkness Into Light have plunged 56% on the record €8.6m raised last year.

This year was the first year that Pieta could stage an in-person, ‘live’ Darkness Into Light event since 2019 due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Almost 120,000 people came together this year across 14 different countries for the walk. However, funds raised by Pieta from Darkness Into Light this year plunged by 56% to €3.8m.