There will be a Wear Orange community walk in Unity on Sunday, June 8, in Downtown Junction City.
The Wear Orange Walk honors victims and survivors of senseless acts of violence (gun violence, domestic violence, drugs, bullying, suicide, and harassment). Wearing the color orange symbolizes the value of each person’s life.
The walk is Sunday, June 8, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting spot is in front of the Junction City Municipal Building at 700 N. Jefferson St.
All are invited and welcome to attend. After the walk, a complimentary snack will be provided (until gone).
History and significance of June 2nd and the walk
Wear Orange originated on June 2, 2015 – what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 18th birthday. Just one week after performing at President Obama’s second inaugural parade in 2013, her life was taken at the age of 15. In the aftermath, teenagers in Chicago wanted to honor their friend and wore orange to raise awareness around gun violence. Today, Wear Orange honors Hadiya and the 125 people shot and killed every day in the United States, as well as the hundreds more who are wounded.
If you have questions about the walk, contact [email protected].