Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Elvis Duran, Clear Channel stand against bullying for Spirit Day, 10/17

Z100's Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, will join millions of people nationwide in 'going purple' for Spirit Day on October 17, 2013 in a united stand against bullying and to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, GLAAD announced today.
Supporters across the country including listeners and celebrities are encouraged to 'go purple' against bullying at http://glaad.org/spiritday

Duran and co-hosts are encouraging listeners in nearly 40 markets, as well as celebrity guests, to wear purple for Spirit Day on October 17. The Elvis Duran in the Morning Show will also 'go purple' online by turning its official Facebook and Twitter profile photos purple on October 17. Additionally, the ElvisDuran.com store is featuring a purple 'Spirit Day T-Shirt,' with all proceeds benefitting GLAAD's work to build support for equality. The Elvis Duran and The Morning Show pledge video can be found here.

"All of our show members are united and thrilled to wear purple and support Spirit Day," said Elvis Duran host of the nationally syndicated 'Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.' The dialogue about anti-bullying and acceptance is an important piece of our overall agenda. Thank you, GLAAD, for providing focus on this serious human rights issue."