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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Gun Violence Awareness Day
WHO DO YOU #WEARORANGE FOR?
The #WearOrange Campaign and National Gun Violence Awareness Day was inspired by
Chicago teens who refused to be silent in the face of gun violence after their 15-year-old
friend, Hadiya Pendleton, was killed by a stray bullet days after performing at President
Obama's second inauguration. They selected orange because it is the color used by hunters to
protect themselves. No one is immune to gun violence, as proven by the tragic shooting at
Sandy Hook Elementary School that claimed the lives of 20 first-graders and six educators.
The Know the Signs prevention programs since developed and implemented by Sandy Hook
Promise are proving effective in making schools and communities safer. Share Sandy Hook
Promise with your family and friends and work with us to #ProtectOurKids from gun violence.
Nearly 5 million citizens have taken our Make the Promise pledge.
Won't you join us and spread the word to help us get to 5 million strong by National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Today Is National Gun Violence Awareness Day - Sandy Hook Promise
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