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Preparations Underway for National Anti-Bullying Event in Australia
In memory of Dolly Everett, a 14-year-old girl who tragically lost her life to bullying in 2018, Australians are invited to participate in Do It For Dolly Day on May 9. The event aims to raise awareness about bullying and its devastating impact, while encouraging kindness and open conversations on the issue.
Dolly's parents, Tick and Kate Everett, founded the movement in honor of their daughter, with the hope of preventing other families from enduring the same heartbreak. The movement's broader mission, Dolly's Dream, seeks to transform the culture of bullying, empower young people to seek help, and provide resources to parents, schools, and communities.
In support of the movement, BuzzFeed has curated a selection of blue products that you can purchase ahead of Do It For Dolly Day. These items include a sun-safe hat, a comforting axolotl toy, a warm hoodie, an insulated cup, a mood-lifting diffuser, a wearable blanket, a fun shark costume, a dance-worthy blue speaker, a calming tea, an instant print camera to capture joyous moments, and an intention candle adorned with Aquamarine crystals.
The designs evoke hope and unity, symbolized by the color blue. Participants across Australia are encouraged to wear blue on May 9 in solidarity with the cause and as a way to spread Dolly's message of choosing kindness. Funds raised during the event support anti-bullying programs, mental health resources, and cyber safety education for children, families, and schools.
Thousands of Australians come together each year for this national day of action, underscoring the collective commitment to ending bullying and ensuring no young person feels alone. The movement serves as a reminder that the struggle against bullying is an ongoing effort, touching the lives of many and creating lasting change.
- Shoppers in Australia can show their support for the anti-bullying cause by visiting the AU-Shopping-HP-Featured page, where a selection of fashion and beauty, home and garden, and lifestyle items have been curated, such as a blue speaker, wearable blanket, or mood-lifting diffuser, symbolizing hope and unity.
- On Dolly's Day, participants are encouraged to embrace fashion by wearing blue, as it represents solidarity with the movement and Dolly's message of choosing kindness. This fashion choice can be expanded to a lifestyle choice, promoting the anti-bullying cause across various aspects of daily life.
- In addition to wearing blue on Dollys Day, one can contribute to anti-bullying programs, mental health resources, and cyber safety education by purchasing items from the AU-Shopping-HP-Featured page. For instance, the proceeds from the sale of the intention candle adorned with Aquamarine crystals can help support funds for these initiatives.
