Pieta House is postponing this May's Darkness Into Light due to Covid-19.
Over 250,000 people were expected to take part in the annual event, which raises money to help fund free counselling for those engaging in self harm or who have suicidal thoughts.
Chief executive of Pieta House Elaine Austin says the need for public support for Pieta is greater than ever, especially now when so many people are feeling stressed and anxious during this time of crisis.
She has appealed for donations so that this vital service can keep going.
"We've taken the decision to postpone the annual Darkness Into Light walk until the autumn of this year.
"The decision does leave us with a significant funding gap. Darkness Into Light last year brought in over five million Euro and helped us fund our services.
"So it's really important that people support us. You can donate at PietaHouse.ie.
"We will have a Darkness Into Light this year, a walk from the darkness into light in the autumn."
