Yesterday was "Pink Day" in the City of Yorkton where it was guessed at least 20,000 people across the province sported pink shirts in support of a very worthwhile cause.
The original Pink Day event was organized by David Shepherd, and Travis Price of Berwick, Nova Scotia, who bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after a male ninth grade student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt during the first day of school. The initiative encourages all residents to wear pink to both create an awareness and show people the need to stand up to bullying of all forms.
"Day of Pink, along with Canadian Red Cross bullying prevention training will raise awareness of bullying and help children, youth and adults in our community stand up for each other and create a safer community for all."
