Staff and children at Echuca Journey Early Learning Centre wore blue in support of Do It For Dolly Day. Pictured are Vanessa Coombs, Lydia Morris, Aporei Owen, Sarah Goodrem, Jess Hearn and Darcy Molnar.
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Students and staff from schools, kinders and daycare centres across the region dressed in a splash of blue on Friday, May 9, to show their support for charity Dolly’s Dream.
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Echuca Journey Early Learning Centre staff and children were among locals who wore blue for Do It For Dolly Day, a national fundraising and awareness campaign that aims to end bullying.
Lydia Morris and her mum Gabbie Mahoney dressed in blue.
The charity was founded by Kate and Tick Everett in 2018 following the passing of their 14-year-old daughter, Dolly.
Tragically, Dolly took her own life due to sustained and ongoing bullying, which occurred both in school and online.
“We don’t want other families to ever have to go through the heartache we have experienced,” Mrs Everett said.
“We are proud of the reach and impact Dolly’s Dream is having in our schools and communities, especially in rural, regional and remote parts of the country — it’s something Tick and I wish we had.”
Bunnaloo Public School students wore a splash of blue for Do it For Dolly.
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St Joseph’s College Echuca students were encouraged to wear a touch of blue with their uniform, and focused on fostering kindness for the day.
Bunnaloo Public School students were only too happy to show off their splash of blue for the cause.
Funds raised from the day directly support programs, resources and services run by Dolly’s Dream for Australian families.
A free, 24-hour phone and web support line, the Beacon Cyber Safety app, and anti-bullying school workshops are among services that receive funding.
Those interested in registering, supporting or finding out more about the charity can visit www.dollysdream.org.au
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