UPDATE - A BIG thank you to everyone who helped raise over £400 for PIPS N&M. I participated in the Pieta House, Darkness into Light 5k Walk that took place on Saturday, May 7^th.  It’s a worldwide, annual fundraiser set up by Pieta House (Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Centre - Ireland).  

I raised funds with the help of family and friends, in memory of Mandy who sadly departed this life on Saturday 29th November 2008, age 17.   

Funds have gone directly to Newry and Mourne Charity, PIPS, for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm.

Thanks to support you've helped raise over £400;  this combined with past, group fundraising efforts, will bring fundraising, donated in Mandy’s name to £3,700,      (for the Canadians that’s almost $7,000)!

PIPS Newry and Mourne is a public initiative for the prevention of suicide and self-harm, visit http://www.pipsnewryandmourne.org/ for more information. 

Darkness into Light is about HOPE. It is about letting people know they are not alone.  The walk began at 4.45am, walking to the finish line as darkness turns to light, supporting and raising awareness about mental illness and suicide prevention. 

For more on:                                                                                           Darkness Into Light visit http://dil.pieta.ie/;

Vancouver 5k Walk                 https://www.facebook.com/DILVancouver/info/?tab=page_info

Check out my pictures from the walk https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10210050209914097.1073741873.1302147846&type=1&l=5bae6f279d 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy, secure and the most efficient way to sponsor the charity.  If you’re a UK taxpayer, and you tick gift aid option when sponsoring us Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thanks for taking the time to visit and for your support.