Local Sports Stars Take On Bullying
MARC CHALUFOUR The Boston vs. Bullies program has educated thousands of kids—and COM’s Jason Carter has filmed it from the start
Brian Johnson at Edward Everett Elementary School
Edward Everett Elementary School in Dorchester was awarded the 2019 New Balance School of the Season. Thank you to Brian Johnson of the Boston Red Sox for coming out and speaking with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at the Everett School!
Justin Turri at Atherton Hough Elementary School
The Atherton Hough Elementary School in Quincy, MA was awarded the 2018 New Balance School of the Season. Thank you to Justin Turri of the Boston Cannons for coming out again and speaking with over 100 students from the Atherton Hough!
Brian Scalabrine at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Thank you to former Boston Celtics player Brian Scalabrine for coming to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham, MA and reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with Boston vs. Bullies!
Brock Holt at Rumney Marsh Academy
The students at Rumney Marsh Academy were awarded Boston vs. Bullies 2017 School of the Year for their hard work in creating a safe and welcoming school environment. After receiving their award, Brock Holt of the Boston Red Sox surprised the students and answered their questions on bullying.
National Bullying Prevention Month 2017
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month and Boston vs. Bullies, the Zakim Bridge, TD Garden, and Government Center were lit up in orange on October 25th. Students also shared pictures of their Boston vs. Bullies team for #MyBvBTeam day.
Justin Turri at Lafayette School
The Lafayette School in Everett, MA was awarded the 2017 New Balance School of the Season. During the award ceremony, we also announced that Boston vs. Bullies has reached 50,000 kids.
Harlem Globetrotters and Sacred Heart School at Legoland
A Boston vs. Bullies class from Sacred Heart hung out with Bull and Scooter of the Harlem Globetrotters and Master Model Builder Megan at Legoland Discovery Center.
Murphy K-8 School at Boston City Council
The Murphy K-8 School in Dorchester, MA was recognized as the Boston vs. Bullies School of the Year for 2015 by Boston City Council members.
Heros Among Us – Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
In honor of Bullying Prevention Month and for his efforts to stop bullying in Boston, the Boston Celtics celebrated Rusty Sullivan, Executive Director of The Sports Museum as a Hero Among Us on October 30, 2015.
