Tired of seeing your favorite celebrities, organizations, media outlets, and corporations going purple for Spirit Day? Well, you are in luck! Below is a sampling of the people around the world who went purple, sending that message of solidarity with LGBTQ youth out to their family and friends through social media. Spirit Day wouldn’t be possible with every single one of us participating, so we offer thanks and appreciation for those real people who are spreading the word against bullying.

Take a look. 

Proud of my school, proud of my community, proud to be me #aggiespiritday2017 #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/RHK2iUfH5E

— sam (@sam_oli015) October 19, 2017

Even a splash of purple can start the conversation for #SpiritDay #LBGTQyouth pic.twitter.com/JBOfFBiHEq

— Debi Gutierrez (@debiontheweb) October 19, 2017

We are against all forms of bullying. #SpiritDay #LoveWhereYouWork pic.twitter.com/xcgnEHzsa1

— Fiamma Zarife (@fzarife) October 19, 2017

Love that my favorite emoji has an extra special meaning today. As a teacher, #SpiritDay ’s intersectional support is crucial.

— Alexandria Taylor (@intowildplaces) October 19, 2017

 

I’m against bullying #spiritday #glaad #imagainstbullying #spiritday2017 #LGBTQ #glaadspiritday #gopurple #gigglebear #tuckerbowles #burlesque #boylesque #gayboy #instagay #gaystagram #bearscubsnbeards #beardedhairyscruffhunks #beard #beards photo: @walkwanderwork @atticusmediaproductions

A post shared by J P (@qea78) on Oct 19, 2017 at 10:29am PDT

It's #SpiritDay and we're standing against LGBTQ bullying by joining @glaad and going purple. Join us: https://t.co/0YatWRpNAT pic.twitter.com/dFjUPC7veH

— CreagerColePR (@CreagerCole) October 19, 2017

Rocking that @glaad #SpiritDay purple for #LGBTQ youth everywhere. I see you. I love you. You deserve more. pic.twitter.com/MLb8RpjtWj

— Hannah (@hannahemoch) October 19, 2017

 

#GoPurple for GLAAD's #SpiritDay! Then be sure to visit an LGBTQ-affirming faith community for this LGBTQ Spiritual Weekend. Every LGBTQ person deserves to hear a spiritual leader proclaim that you are #PresentPerfect! Find an affirming faith community near you at www.InterfaithPride.org!

A post shared by #PresentPerfect (@myoutspirit) on Oct 19, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT

Our faculty dressed in support of @glaad #spiritday today (there were so many more not pictured)! The GSA feels the love pic.twitter.com/zO0GJ8YmJu

— WHS GSA (@WaynesboroGSA) October 19, 2017

WHS Support Staff wear purple in support of National #SpiritDay @glaad pic.twitter.com/j0HRAmIjvm

— N Gonzalez (@ngonzalezSAC) October 19, 2017

 

I’m against bullying #spiritday #stopbullying #bullyinghurts #glaad

A post shared by Mariana Marroquin (@marianamarr) on Oct 19, 2017 at 2:32pm PDT

 

I am @candysamples and I’m against bullying. Thursday, October 19 - GLAAD Spirit Day Spirit Day is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Pledging to "go purple" on Spirit Day is a way for everyone --- forward-thinking companies, global leaders, respected celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends --- to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in the largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world. @glaad #glaad #glaadspiritday #spiritday #spiritday2017 #imagainstbullying #LGBTQ #purple #candysamples #candywrappers #dragqueens #dragqueen #queenofthebears #greenbeancasserole #bearseason #useyourpowersforgood #southerndecadence @florencedlee

A post shared by Candy Samples (@candysamples) on Oct 19, 2017 at 8:29am PDT

 

Hoy, de violeta, en contra del bullying y a favor de la dignidad de nuestros jóvenes LGBTT. #SpiritDay

A post shared by Pedro Julio Serrano (@pedrojulio) on Oct 19, 2017 at 5:18am PDT

 

Getting my Purple on for #spiritday

A post shared by Susan Russell (@revsusanrussell) on Oct 19, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

#gopurple now and take a stand against bullying. #SpiritDay
Support LGBTQ youth https://t.co/w80rDlAVHZ pic.twitter.com/WMfh0JhEvI

— Diane DeWitt Hall (@ipromotebooks) October 19, 2017

Happy #spiritday from your local bisexual support queer youth and the fight against bullying!! pic.twitter.com/dRVqlZoEJY

— Kels (@TASYATELESS) October 20, 2017

Rockin' my purple bracelet in support of #SpiritDay I hate bullies! pic.twitter.com/QMTwKzN6vS

— grace rodriguez (@graci125) October 20, 2017

Took the pledge a little further #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/kx0DuFpZzp

— Cynthia Vanessa (@cupake__) October 20, 2017

I agree it’s great to see everyone sticking together, STOP BULLYING AND GO PUPRLE #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/lj5q2mtPbv

— Krooks (@thatniggakrooks) October 20, 2017

Purple is my favorite color, but today it’s for a good cause! Bullying is never ok and im standing against it this #SpiritDay Will you? pic.twitter.com/I0o8Klw39E

— DestinY (@destinykaryn13) October 19, 2017

Happy #SpiritDay! This world is set to evolve if we have immense understanding and unity for our fellow brother + sister #stopbullying

— Syd (@sydneyfromdablc) October 19, 2017

Fundamental human right: To love, to be loved, and to be free to be who we are. We all deserve this #choosekindness #spiritday #loveislove

— Eileen Li (@theEileenLi) October 19, 2017

About Spirit Day

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.

This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you've got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.