2024 Light over Darkness Walk
Light over Darkness Walk - to support mental health awareness & suicide prevention
Walkers in Dublin, Ireland take part in Darkness Into Light
(Image: Brian Dillon)
The Irish American Home is proud to join forces with The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League in this year’s 2024 Light Over Darkness Walk to raise funds in support of Detachment 40’s ongoing mission to “create hope through action” as they work to raise awareness for suicide prevention programs and promote local mental health resources for our Veterans and their families. On Saturday, May 11th at 4:15 am, participants will once again gather as a community on our fields in the cover of night to carry candles as we walk to greet the sunrise together at 5:30 am. It is an extremely moving experience, known across Ireland as the most important sunrise of the year*.
Donations to the Marine Corps League, can be securely made electronically via their website www.mcldet40.org (click on DONATE button) or by check payable to PPM Jr. Det 40, MCL and mailed to their address at 980 Chestnut Hill Road, South Glastonbury, CT 06073 (or dropped off at the IAHS.) Donations of all amounts will be accepted at any time and very much appreciated.
Coffee, tea & Irish bread will be available. Breakfast tailgates allowed. This event will go forward rain or shine. For more information, please call/text Mary Curley 973-204-5609, Lil Holleran 860-614-7672 or Joe Cooper 860-306-9082.
*Note: This Suicide Prevention Walk coincides with Pieta’s Darkness into Light fundraising walks held annually throughout Ireland and the globe. Unfortunately, this year Pieta does not have an approved partner charity for events held in the U.S., but we pledge to continue our efforts to have the Marine Corps League recognized for 2025 as an approved U.S. partner charity.
Join us in carrying a candle as we circle the pitch (field) at the Irish American Home and walk towards the dawn together.
Let's unite as a community as we welcome the light and hope a new day brings.
Thank you so much for your support!