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London Drugs supports Surrey teen’s anti-bullying campaign, SWAG (Safe with a Group)

in Family and Home on 05/13/13

Powered by Mom Blog is thrilled to share this news on an anti-bullying campaign here at home!

As a mom of a tween I constantly worry about bullying which we sometimes forget can come in different forms, it’s not always physical bullying. I think we’re more aware now than we’ve ever been but to me there is no such thing as too much support for anti-bullying! Please share and read this wonderful news and what this amazing Grade 9 student is doing!

London Drugs supports Surrey teen’s anti-bullying campaign, SWAG (Safe with a Group)

Local project hopes to mobilize generation of change and end bullying

SURREY, B.C., May 13, 2013 – It might be a big undertaking, but a Grade 9 student in Surrey has convinced a lot of people including the RCMP and Kids Help Phone, a simple wristband with a big message could have a very big impact among kids her age.

Siena Stampacchia conceptualized SWAG (Safe with a Group) and the campaign’s blue and pink wristbands for students to wear that lets other students know, “I’m wearing SWAG, I’m here to help and be a friend whenever necessary.”

Like many young adults her age, Stampacchia has witnessed bullying all too often at school and when she discussed the idea of wearing a wristband as a sign and invitation to let others know she would be there for them in a time of need, the SWAG idea resonated with her peers.

“Society establishes an acceptable behavior; this is true among teens and their peers,” says Stampacchia. “It is important to get teens that have a strong influence within their social groups (team captains, fashionistas, student council members etc) to be actively involved to end bullying. By wearing the SWAG wristband it reminds us and those being bullied that we are committed to end bullying – THIS will create change.”

According to Stampacchia, SWAG is intended to support teens who are being bullied by creating a ‘Safe’ show of support around the teen being bullied. This ‘Safe Group’ is a quiet but impactful way to show that bullying will not be tolerated.  It starts by getting involved and creating an environment where teens feel Safe With A Group. It is not meant to single out the bullies but rather start a movement that changes the mindset of youth – providing information on what they can do when they see bullying at school or on social media, and who they can contact if they know a youth is at risk of harming themselves or being harmed by others.

Stampacchia has had meetings with Kids Help Phone and through her mother, discussions with the B.C. RCMP Youth Strategies. Both entities are supporting SWAG with additional information and referral services as part the campaign’s educational toolkit.

The SWAG Mantra and pledge:

I will not be silent, I will be your voice

I will not walk by, I will stand with you

I will not ignore you, I will include you

I am not a bully, I am a friend.

The $3.00 SWAG wristbands are available at a variety of London Drugs stores in Western Canada as well as www.londondrugs.com  with 100% proceeds going to the Kids Help Phone http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/Bullying.aspx

Stampacchia confidently says, “We are becoming the generation of change, we are becoming the generation of acceptance and we are the generation to end bullying.”

Join SWAG on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/SafeWithAGroup?fref=ts  and Twitter https://twitter.com/SafeWithAGroup

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  1. Tina says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    This is such a wonderful thing that this student is doing. It is about time someone stood up against bullying and it think it is great that, that someone happens to be a tween. Thank you for sharing this amazing article and I am going to share it also.

    Reply
  2. Valarie Lee Gentry says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I am glad to hear of an anti-bullying campaign in London! Teens need as much help as they can get! Teenage years are the most difficult times and the most sensitive. I was bullied as a kid and a teenager and those feelings stayed with me until I was a young adult. I wanted to die. Thankfully I got help before I succeeded at suicide. I’m so happy to be alive now and I just hope the kids out there who are feeling depressed, just talk to someone. Anyone! Holding those feelings inside is the worst thing you can do. Reaching out to just 1 person can make a difference. You are not alone!

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    • poweredbymom says

      June 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      Hi Valarie thanks for your comment 🙂 the campaign is not in London it’s sponsored by a company called London Drugs in Canada. This campaign is in the Vancouver, British Columbia area.

      Reply
  3. Melissa Bouck says

    June 3, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this was an eyeopener….

    Reply
  4. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    June 1, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Back when we (Hubby and Me) were growing up (same town – same time) the bullying was merciless, the school and the teachers were worthless and cowardly and only a very few fellow students would reach out to those being “picked on” and the lame (evasive and denial driven) excuse was always “Boys will be boys” (which apparently meant that “girls will be boys will be boys too!” – so not to worry – no harm done right?

    Thank you, not only for supporting and promoting awareness (and hopefully) solutions to this very authentic problem, no make that cruel and potentially tragic reality that is far too common and hugely destructive.

    Thank you also for sharing the hope that is inspired knowing that today’s young people are choosing to stand up to bullies and not to look the other way (sometimes I think the young students are actually ahead of the parents, teachers and school administrators when it comes to doing the right and wise thing to combat what truly is an epidemic and is finally being recognized for the unacceptable and destructive behavior and putting an end to it.

    Reply
  5. Stacy Alfano says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    What a great campaign! My daughter is entering middle school, so bullying is something I worry about!

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Bless you for sharing this!

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    this is a very real & important topic that needs to be addressed, in schools & home. ty for info

    Reply
  8. Linda Wheeler says

    May 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Anti-bullying education should be mandatory in every school!

    Reply
  9. Jeri Accardo says

    May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Bullying is horrible! I see so much damage done to people by that, kids and adults alike! This is a great way to get the word out!

    Reply
  10. lisa says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    It’s hard enough growing up . People shouldn’t be afraid of bullies. I was picked on and it hurt. I didn’t even know the people. This is very positive.

    Reply
  11. jennifer mitchell says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    this is truly amazing I work with kids and some can be so cruel and it really ruins so much for the ones they bully we had 3 suicides and 1 attempted at my school district last year

    Reply
  12. Debbie Moon says

    May 18, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Great story. There are so many kids out in the world that is bullied day by day. This program sounds awesome, love that the kids are stepping up to stop the bullies.

    Reply
  13. Patricia says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    This is so touching. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Robin Wilson says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Bullying is an epidemic that we can do something about. At least we can try! Being the parent of a child that was teased and bullied, I can tell you that it is heart wrenching to see your child in tears over the hateful words of others. There was not as much pro-active actions then as now, so I did the best I could and luckily it did work out in the end. Great story.

    Reply
  15. Nicole Hope says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    What an amazing story…I am glad someone is stepping up

    Reply
  16. Beeb says

    May 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    That sounds like a really nice campaign – thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Becky Schollian says

    May 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    How awesome is this!! I’m involved with my G’sons school anti bullying!! thank you for spreading this psoitive info for us all. I did sign with Facebook.Looking forward to the pledge…

    Reply
  18. md kennedy says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    What a great acronym: SWAG. And a great cause – good for London Drugs!

    Reply
  19. Nena Sinclair says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    I wish there were more kids like Sienna! It just goes to show, that one person really can make a difference!

    Reply
  20. Jimmy Arcade says

    May 14, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    It’s great to see organization supporting such a worth cause. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Patricia Zyska-Pickett says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Excellent cause for London Drugs to support. I love the SWAG mantra & pledge.

    Reply
  22. Terri says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Great post! Thank you for sharing. What a great mantra and pledge!

    Reply
  23. Denise Vandenbusch Bohman says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    This story is great! What a great idea! thanks

    Reply
  24. Maria Iemma says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I love this, anything that helps kids/teens I give my support.

    Reply
  25. carla bonesteel says

    May 14, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I am so upset about the bullying in America….it’s so sad and wrong. I’m glad you’re helping to do something about it. This program sounds awesome and we need more of this EVERYWHERE. Thank you.

    Reply
  26. Kaycee says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    I love when kids take initiative! Makes me feel better about their generation!

    Reply
  27. Sue Hull says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I’m so happy this young lady is doing this. There’s to many young kids ending their lives from bullies. I was bullied and beat up in my first yr of high school so I know first hand how terrible it is. I’ve signed many pledges against bullying.If we all stand together something will be done about it. Thank you for this post 🙂

    Reply
  28. lori butler says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    this is an amazing story

    Reply

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