Elementary school children across the West Shore used all the colours of the rainbow, not just pink, to encourage folks to be kind to each other.
Organized by officers from West Shore RCMP's community and Indigenous policing unit, students took part in a colouring contest to help celebrate Pink Shirt Day (Feb. 26), the annual event against bullying.
Hundreds of entries to the contest were received from some amazing young artists in the West Shore, reports the RCMP in a news release, with over 100 prizes, including art supplies, awarded to participants.
"Kindness, compassion and understanding are gifts that everyone can give each other," said Cpl. Cole Brewer. "One of the amazing things about Pink Shirt Day is that it was started by Canadian kids, almost 20 years ago and has continued to grow."
While promoting a message of kindness, respect and inclusion, Pink Shirt Day also raises funds for anti-bullying initiatives. According to the initiative's website, since 2008, over $3 million has been distributed to support youth anti-bullying programs in B.C. and throughout Western Canada.
For more information about Pink Shirt Day, visit the website: www.pinkshirtday.ca.
