Ballymena Darkness Into Light

Hasselle from All Saints Scouts receiving her fundraising badge for helping raise over £800 for Ballymena’s Darkness into light walk💛 Thanks Hasselle and all the scouts for their wonderful efforts.

Some of the many who took part on 12th May x

Amazing 💛

You were one of these thousands of people who took part in the walk against suicide.
Please always remember you are not alone 💜
Turning Point NI is your local crisis centre within the northern trust area which provides immediate intervention to those feeling suicidal and in crisis.

Massive thanks to our local businesses who supported Ballymena Darkness Into Light ;
Ground Coffee Shop, McAtamneys butchers, Grafters Harryville, Dale Farm, Phoenix Garage, Tesco Ballymena, Stevensons, Spar Frys Road Glens of Antrim, HSS Hire, Galgorm Hotel.
Also thanks to Order of Malta, All Saints GAC and Ballymena runners, singers/musicians.
... It wouldn't have been the success it was without you. THANK YOU.
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‘Darkness does not drive out darkness..only light can do that’ 💛
We are completely overwhelmed at the turnout for Ballymena’s first Darkness into Light event! We had approx 600 people walking together against the stigma of suicide and self harm moving towards hope, self-care and acceptance! 💛
Please tag us in your photos so that we can share the memories with you! ... From the DIL committee, Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm and all the team at Turning Point NI Thank you for all your support! 💜
#dil2018 #suicideprevention #tpni #pietahouse
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Only a few hours to go before Darkness Into Light 2018! We are so looking forward to seeing you! 💛 #dil2018 #tpni #suicideprevention #pietahouse

** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW **
The countdown is on and it’s only a few hours to Ballymena’s first Darkness Into Light Walk. The route with start and end at the Ecos Centre Cafe. We ask that everyone could be there for 3.45am and for those who haven’t registered please come a little earlier. ... For those who have not received tshirts yet there will be a limited amount on the morning available on first come first served basis, we apologise for the inconvenience of this. Stewards will be on site to direct traffic and placed along the walk should you have any concerns. Qualified counsellors from Turning Point NI will also be present in purple t shirts if anyone should need support throughout the walk. Refreshments will be available both before and after the event which is free. We would also like to remind all participants to bring a torch with you to the event and to dress accordingly. The committee and Turning Point Ni look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for all the support.
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#dil2018 #suicideprevention #pietahouse #tpni
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We will reach out to each other on the 12th May 2018 as we come together for Ballymenas 1st Darkness into Light Walk.
#suicideprevention #turningpointni #pietahouse

2 Days to go
The committee and Turning Point Ni are so looking forward to meeting everyone 💜
Thank you so much to everyone who has registered and donated so far

We are overwhelmed with the response and the support we are receiving for our 1st Darkness into Light Walk in Ballymena.
The amount of people who have registered has totally blowing us away so thank you so much to each and everyone of you.
Updates for Saturday morning will be posted tomorrow for parking etc.
... #dil2018 #suicideprevention #turningpointni #pietahouse
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Coronation street suicide story was so sad. Please please please tell someone if you are feeling like this. No one need suffer alone xx

** 7 DAYS TO GO **
“Darkness into Light”
#hope... #suicideprevention #ballymena #dil2018
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** 9 DAYS TO GO **
Have you registered yet?
Get tagging your friends who will be joining you that morning in Ballymena’s 1st Darkness into Light 💛
... Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm sponsored by Electric Ireland NI and goQradio
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** 10 DAYS TO GO **
Have you registered yet?
Get tagging your friends who will be joining you that morning in Ballymena’s 1st Darkness into Light 💛
... Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm sponsored by Electric Ireland NI and goQradio
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