Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia when two young men stood up to bullying in their high school. A new student was being bullied when he came to school wearing a pink T-shirt. The other students bought 50 pink T-shirts and got other students to wear them to school to show support for the new student who was being bullied. Since this powerful act of solidarity, Pink Shirt Day has made its way across Canada. Last year the call to make a statement against bullying by wearing pink was met with an overwhelming response from schools, employers and politicians. Thousands of people wore pink to school and work.
Everyone is encouraged to wear pink April 14 to show support against bullying. Pink T-shirts are available for $5 at London Drugs stores or by contacting Miriam King at 250-762-3914 or mking@boysandgirlsclub.ca. All proceeds will go to help support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs.
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