Darkness Into Light committee seeks stewards
Things are getting busy for the committee of Darkness Into Light in the town as they prepare for their tenth walk this year. Their pop-up shop on the Main Street at Barry Walsh’s estate agents was a hive of activity last Saturday when the committee held their first public registration day.
The shop front, festooned in the unmistakable yellow that has become easily recognisable and associated with the annual Pieta fundraiser reflected in glorious April sunshine and acted like a beacon for those passing by.
Mary McGrath who is the main driving force behind this year’s walk was delighted with the response so far and stated that the community is as supportive as it has ever been towards the walk and towards the work that Pieta does.
Over the coming weeks the committee will be holding a couple of more public registration days in Supervalu and all who register in person will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two fantastic self-care hampers, the contents of which were kindly donated by several of the town’s businesses.
The planning for the walk continues in the background and the organisers have put a call out for stewards.
The nature of the walk, taking place in the early hours of the morning means that safety is always a priority for the group and this year is no different.
If anybody would like to volunteer their services, they can contact Mary on 087 7534040 and you will be added to the groups messaging service.
To act as a steward only takes a few hours out of your night but the rewards of volunteering, helping raise funds for a noble cause and the opportunity to witness a breathtaking spectacle as the crowds walk a route festooned with lights and motivational signs, far outweighs the small bit of sleep deprivation.
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