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Darren Chester supports the communities to go blue for 'Do It For Dolly Day' to honour Dolly and help end bullying nationwide
Australians are wearing blue for Do It For Dolly Day, raising awareness and funds to end bullying through Dolly's Dream foundation.
Schools, workplaces, and community groups across the nation will 'go blue' today in the battle to end bullying on 'Do It for Dolly Day'. Dolly Everett was just 14 when she took her own life after being subjected to an extended period of bullying and cyberbullying, a heartbreaking story that devastated the country, but also sadly one that reflects the experience of too many young people across Australia.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Carlee Knight, proud supporters of Dolly's Dream
Do It Blue
Inspired by her spirit, Dolly's parents, Kate and Tick Everett, set out on a mission to create a safer world for every child. They established Dolly's Dream, a foundation committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide through education and direct support to young people and families.
Going blue, Dolly's favourite colour, on Do It For Dolly Day helps raise awareness and funds so that Dolly's Dream can continue to prevent bullying and support children and families affected by it. Carlee Knight, owner-founder of Bairnsdale Horse Centre, has been a proud supporter of Dolly's Dream for many years. She is one of the foundation's most dedicated champions and the official Dolly's Dream merchandise supplier.
Funds from the sale of any item in the extensive merchandise range are donated to Dolly's Dream to help end bullying. If you would like to support Dolly's Dream, you can also make a donation via Do It For Dolly Day website. If you or someone you know needs crisis support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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