These two young Nova Scotia students are being praised across North America for the way they turned the tide against the bullies who picked on a fellow student for wearing pink.

The victim - a Grade 9 boy at Central Kings Rural High School in the small community of Cambridge - wore a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. Bullies harassed the boy, called him a homosexual for wearing pink and threatened to beat him up, students said. DJ and Travis heard the news and decided to take action.

They went to a nearby discount store and bought 50 pink shirts, including tank tops, to wear to school the next day. Hundreds of students showed up wearing their own pink clothes, some head-to-toe. The campaign has garnered international media attention from as far away as Alaska. Way to go guys!

Why did you decide to become a D250 youth ambassador?

“To be a youth ambassador for democracy 250 is an honour and a privilege. I am thankful for this opportunity to represent my province and the place I call home.” 
 - DJ Shepherd

“When I was approached to be a youth ambassador for Democracy 250 I took this as a great opportunity and a chance of a lifetime to participate in such a great event, and I’m thankful for the opportunity.”  
 - Travis Price