Photo annotation: CHEQUE: Kacper Bogalecki (centre) from St Brendan’s College, together with his peers who support ‘Nathan’s Walk’ annually, presented €1,306.80 to Marie O’Carroll, Darkness into Light Killarney, raised during the school's recent fundraiser 'Different Clubs, Same Struggle' where students wore different jerseys to raise awareness about suicide and self harm. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

NATHAN'S WALK: Pictured at Ross Castle for the official launch of 'Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light - Pieta House' were Nathan’s family. From l-r: Denis, Marie and Ryan O’Carroll. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

By Michelle Crean

Those planning to take part in this year's 'Nathan’s Walk Darkness into Light' are being asked by organisers to do so in a safe manner.

Marie O'Carroll who set up the Killarney walk in 2011 following the loss of her 14-year-old son Nathan, says the walk, which takes place this year on May 8 at 4.15am, has to be done safely with social distancing measures to ensure people are adhering to current restrictions.

"People who do the walk, please do so in your own bubble and practice social distancing," she said.

The idea behind 'Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light - Pieta House' is to help spread awareness to help prevent suicide and self harm. It's also a chance to raise vital funds for the service provided free by Pieta House.

"This year’s walk is very important to make people aware of the services provided by Pieta House to help those in need. We would ask people to register for the walk online and make their donations for 'Nathan’s Walk Darkness into Light' to keep their services to the very high standard.".

She added that if you take photos on the night you can send them to @nathanswalkdarknessintolight on Instagram or by WhatsApp to 087 9001135.

You can also private message them to Facebook: Nathan’s Walk Darkness into Light to be shared.

[caption id="attachment_37284" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] CHEQUE: Kacper Bogalecki (centre) from St Brendan’s College, together with his peers who support ‘Nathan’s Walk’ annually, presented €1,306.80 to Marie O’Carroll, Darkness into Light Killarney, raised during the school's recent fundraiser 'Different Clubs, Same Struggle' where students wore different jerseys to raise awareness about suicide and self harm. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan[/caption]