Day of Pink stands up to bullying

It has been a very powerful week at Red Cross. On April 10th we were joined, in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, by more than 38,000 people and over 300 schools for Red Cross Day of Pink.

Kids at the Day of Pink Rally in Regina watch as Day of Pink Co-founder and Red Cross employee Travis Price tells his story.

Almost 400 RCMP Cadets and officers marched against bullying.

Saskatchewan Rough Rider's Defensive Tackle, Keith Shologan, speaks to over 1,000 students about bullying.

Red Cross employee and Day of Pink Co-founder Travis Price.

We saw pink parades, flash mobs, rallies and so much more; all by everyday people who decided to take a stand against bullying in their communities. On twitter we heard Day of Pink Oaths and saw photos from events and individuals.

At Red Cross everyday is a pink day, standing up to bullying all year round is what we do. It was fantastic to celebrate this day with thousands of others and to encourage everyone, as well as ourselves, to push even harder to make bullying a thing of the past.

Everything we do to stop bullying behaviour can create a big cultural shift and make our communities safer for everyone. So today I make my Day of Pink Oath: I pledge to treat everyone with respect, even if I don't like them or they are different from me.

What is your oath? Tweet us using the hashtag #DayofPinkOath or in the comments below.

If you or your child is involved with bullying issues you can find tips here.