21 photos of Calgarians standing up against bullying on Pink Shirt Day 2016

On Wednesday, February 24, Calgarians garbed their pink shirts and rose to the occasion. Standing up against bullying not an easy thing to do, and it is something that effects everyone, no matter what age you are.

Taking to social media outlets, many Calgarians put on their brave face, and posted themselves wearing their vibrant pink shirts.

Here are some photos gathered from social media of Pink Shirt Day 2016:

Let’s put an end to bullying together! Wear pink today for #pinkshirtday and post a photo with the hashtag #pinkitforward

A photo posted by Eastside Kia 🚗 (@eastsidekia) on Feb 24, 2016 at 9:09am PST

I have been on the giving and receiving end of bullying to some degree throughout my life…neither side is fun. Let’s be kind to one another. #pinkshirtday #stopbullying #bekind #showkindness #pinkshirtdayab #pinkshirtdayyyc A photo posted by Amanda Schewaga (@themarketinggirlyyc) on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:03am PST

#RogersInsurance is proudly united against bullying #pinkshirtday #yyc #antibullying #kindness

A photo posted by Rogers Insurance (@rogersinsurance) on Feb 24, 2016 at 1:38pm PST

Pink Shirt Day love #YYC A photo posted by MegsSG (@fitmama_yyc) on Feb 24, 2016 at 1:36pm PST

It’s pink shirt day today! Help put a stop to bullying and support this awesome cause by putting on your favourite pink shirt! #pinkitforward #wearpink #endbullying #support #empower #inspire #pink #love #girls #friends #antibullying #share #yyc #tripleflip

A photo posted by Triple Flip (@tripleflipgirl) on Feb 24, 2016 at 1:20pm PST

A few of our amazing staff sporting pink shirts today in support of @pinkshirtday! #PinkShirtDay #pinkitforward #AntiBullying #yyc A photo posted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (@boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary) on Feb 24, 2016 at 12:15pm PST

#pinkshirt #stand #up #against #bullying #bake #sale #raise #awarness #jfhs #socialjustice #pinkshirtday #yyc #yycnow

A photo posted by @acassej on Feb 24, 2016 at 12:06pm PST

Hanging out at @youthlinkcgy with my mum for #pinkshirtday #kindness #antibullying #love #yyc #yycliving #pink #babes #instagood #bekind #photobomb #actuallyitsabombrobot #nerd #work #wcw A photo posted by Meg (@mcslats) on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:59am PST

#yyc #onwednesdayswewearpink #pinkitforward #loveislouder #pinkshirtday2016 #antibullying #speakupnow #makechange #acceptance #kindnessisonesizefitsall

A photo posted by @karolinka08 on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:22am PST

Stand up against bullying! #pinkshirtday #experienceyourbest #worldhealthyyc #yyc #yycfitness A photo posted by World Health Calgary (@worldhealthyyc) on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:19am PST

We support @pinkshirtday @BTCalgary @tedhenley @BTAndrewSchultz #PinkShirtDay pic.twitter.com/hOb23DH9Wh

— Jill Belland (@jillbelland) February 24, 2016

We had a BLAST talking about @pinkshirtday with @jillbelland today at @btcalgary! Thanks for having us on the show! Show your support for anti-bullying today by wearing pink and spreading the word! #PinkShirtDay #pinkitforward #kids #youth #yyc A photo posted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (@boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary) on Feb 24, 2016 at 9:51am PST

Take a stand against #Bulling #pink #pinkshirt “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.” ~ Michael J. Fox #quote #quoteoftheday #actsofkindness #calgary #perspective #perseverance #purpose #yyc #bridgeland #pinkshirtday #stopbullying #bekind #bekindtooneanother #bekindtoyourself #happysocks

A photo posted by Alnoor Damji (@iamalnoor) on Feb 24, 2016 at 9:08am PST

A video posted by United Way Calgary and Area (@unitedwaycgy) on Feb 24, 2016 at 11:53am PST

It’s #PinkShirtDay and we’re wearing pink to #StandUp against bullying. pic.twitter.com/Sven6L4jd2

— Alberta Sheriffs (@AlbertaSheriffs) February 24, 2016

Pink shirt day, stand up to bullying! #pinkshirtday #stooduptobullying #nobulliesallowed #yyc #yycnow #yycliving #calgary #calgarybuzz #captureyyc #capturecalgary #shareyyc A photo posted by Sean Kingscote (@seankingscotephotography) on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:35am PST

Taking a stand against bullying in support of #pinkshirtday Today, our Calgary AfterSchool program is planning a variety of fun and educational activities for youth to learn about the importance of Pink Shirt Day and why they should never tolerate bullying. Delivered by our Recreation Leaders, youth will have the opportunity to learn about the consequences of bullying through a variety of games and activities. calgary.ca/afterschool #yyc #calgary #capturecalgary #sharecalgary #calgarylife #alberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #explorecalgary #imagesofcanada #vsco #pinkshirt #goldenhour #winterincalgary

A photo posted by City of Calgary (@thecityofcalgary) on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:02am PST

Anti-Bullying Day.. Even as adults we get bullied.. It’s time for a change..✋🏽✋🏾✋🏿✋🏻✋#bekind #antibullying #pinkshirt #stopbullying #bullying #standup #thinkpink #thinkbeforeyouspeak #child #kids #adults #change #vancity #Vancouver #vancitybuzz #loveyourself #equality #foreverlove #worldpeace #inclusion #vancouverisland #victoria #calgary A photo posted by Brittany Brown (@a.social.bee) on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:32am PST

Wednesday Power of Pink #calgary #alberta #calgarybuzz #yycnow #powerofpink #bullying #canada #yyc #yxd #yul #yqb #yvr #yow #ytz

A photo posted by Chantal Doyon Reichhart (@chantalreichhar) on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:48am PST

We stand up to bullies in @CityofLeduc. #PinkShirtDay pic.twitter.com/3iSLNZrjJl — RCMP Alberta (@RCMPAlberta) February 24, 2016

The City of Calgary is proud to support #pinkshirtday! Let’s see your pink shirt photos #yyc! pic.twitter.com/aF7zVQV9UZ

— City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) February 24, 2016