Seymour College students each placed a blue handprint on the school’s Do it for Dolly Day banner.
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Billie Davern
A sea of blue made waves in Seymour on Friday, May 9.
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Do it for Dolly Day saw the community coming together, donning different shades of blue, to end bullying.
It was in 2018 that the nation was shocked by the death of Dolly Everett, a 14-year-old who took her own life following a long period of bullying.
To connect, spread awareness and support Dolly’s Dream of a world free of bullying, Dolly’s favourite colour was worn across the country on Do it for Dolly Day.
Seymour College
Seymour College students and staff wore blue to school for Do it for Dolly Day.
The whole school was involved on the day, with students invited to place a blue-painted handprint on a large canvas, with the words ‘speak even when your voice shakes’ painted across the bottom of it.
The phrase was derived from a picture Dolly drew before she passed away.
The canvas will be hung in the library, a symbol of the kindness that can flow from togetherness.
The Year 11 VM students organised and ran the day.
“The canvas will hang in the library as a reminder that we need to end bullying every day,” student Phoenix Miller said.
Holding the school's fundraising lolly jar, Tandah Davies was wearing an official Do it for Dolly Day shirt to show support for the cause.
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Billie Davern
Seymour College staff Sarah Gething, Greg Gibson, Leanne Hayek and Lisa Macheras flaunted different shades of blue.
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Billie Davern
The Brewer’s Table
To promote awareness within the community, The Brewer’s Table was decked out with blue balloons and ribbons.
Staff members, who were in blue themselves, served blue cupcakes and biscuits for the cause.
On the counter was a fundraising lolly jar, inviting customers to guess the amount of sweet treats with all proceeds to go towards Dolly’s Dream.
Karen Ponyiczky, Kellie Harkom, Catt Barrow and Ricki-Lee Burgess from The Brewer’s Table set up the store with vibrant blue decor.
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Billie Davern
Seymour Coles
Seymour Coles was right behind supporting Dolly’s Dream.
Team members donned blue shirts and the store purchased 30 Do it for Dolly Day badges for staff to wear.
A morning tea was hosted in the break room on the day, with team members enjoying blue snacks.
Store manager Caz Watson said the cause was important to the Seymour community.
“We are committed to supporting a range of charities at Coles and the fight against bullying is one that resonates strongly with many in our local community,” she said.
“We understand the profound impact that bullying, whether face-to-face or online, can have on individuals.
“Supporting Do it for Dolly Day is our way of showing that bullying is never acceptable and that everyone deserves to feel safe and supported.”
The team proudly raised $329 on Friday, May 9, to support Dolly’s Dream.
The team at Seymour Coles wore blue during a blue morning tea with lots of blue snacks.
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Billie Davern
The Seymour community backed Dolly’s Dream.
Not only were funds raised for the cause, but conversations were sparked and light was shed on the often severe impact of bullying.
This isn’t the last of the region’s support for Dolly’s Dream, however.
On May 18, the only pony club in the Mitchell Shire, Kilmore Pony Club, will host a blue-themed rally to reinforce the message behind Do it for Dolly Day.
With the canvas still on display in the Seymour College library, blue is set to have a lasting impact on the town.
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