Do You Have Spirit?

On October 15th, if you see people decked out in purple on social media: there’s a reason. October 15th is the fifth annual Spirit Day. The event, which focuses on fighting LGBT bullying, was started by teenager Brittany McMillan.

“I started it in 2010 after hearing the devastating news about the deaths of several LGBT teens. I was so upset. I knew I had to do something. As a young person myself, I know how hard it can be for LGBT youth at school, on the playground, and in their neighborhoods. More than half of LGBT students say they feel unsafe because of who they are or who they love. That’s just not okay,” McMillan says. She has partnered with GLAAD who, “worked to involve millions of teachers, workplaces, celebrities, media outlets and students in going purple on social media or wearing purple, a color that symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag.”

So how do you show your spirit? It’s easy. Visit the site and pledge to go purple!

Who says you can’t send a card on Spirit Day? Nobody that’s who! And we’ve got good ones.