This May 9, Calgary walks at sunrise for Darkness Into Light — a global fundraising walk supporting people affected by suicide and self‑harm. Register now to support Distress Centre Calgary.
Darkness Into Light 2026 is a global 5km walk, which will take place at 5:00am. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Walking from the darkness into the light i.e. sunrise which is different times in different locations. This inspiring event symbolizes hope, as communities come together to support mental health and prevent suicide.
There are many ways to get involved. Join an official Darkness Into Light walk or create your own DIL fundraiser—whether it’s a bake sale, a car wash, a sponsored silence, a run, or a swim. Rally your family, friends, and colleagues in your local area to make a difference.
By joining Darkness into Light, Distress Centre Calgary helps shine a spotlight on the reality that mental health struggles affect people from all walks of life, and that together we can create a community where reaching out for help is met with compassion, not stigma. Funds raised through the walk support DCC’s life-changing programs — including crisis intervention, counselling services, youth outreach, and community navigation — ensuring that support is there when people need it most.
Darkness into Light is much more than a walk — it’s a shared experience that brings light to the conversation around mental health, affirms that help is available, and reminds us all that we do not have to face our struggles in isolation.
Register to Join the Darkness into Light – Distress Centre Calgary
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