Travis Price, Nova Scotia, was a victim of bullying throughout most of his childhood. It followed him from elementary school through middle school and even in to high school. In Grade 7, two girls from his school invited him to hang out with them after class. Later, Price was surprised to see a boy along with them, but considered it an opportunity to make a new friend. As the other three students began talking to each other, Price grew uncomfortable. He started to walk away when the boy grabbed him and flung Price over his shoulder. The two girls then kicked him repeatedly in the ribs. Price walked home and collapsed on his bedroom floor. He sustained serious injuries including a broken ankle and broken ribs.
He was out of school for four months, and upon returning was told by a girl in one of his classes, "We liked it better when you were in the hospital.”
Though he tried to take his own life, his grandfather convinced him he was here for a bigger purpose.
When Price was 16, one of his best friend Falon Urquhart, 14, took her own life.
"We never stood up for her, I lost my friend because of it,” said Price.
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| Pink Shirt Day found Travis Price |
Price, now 22, travels to school in Canada sharing his ant-bullying message. At Monday’s presentation, Price told students to take action when they witness bullying.
“Don’t be a bystander” is the message Price is delivering to schools across Canada.
Pink Shirt Day is going to be February 27, 2013!
http://www.pinkshirtday.ca/about/
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