Individuals will wear orange in recognition of gun violence

  • Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)
    Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)
  • Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)
    Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)
  • Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)
    Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)

As part of Wear Orange Weekend – following National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 5 – volunteers with the Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action, in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, will honor the lives of those affected by gun violence and elevate gun violence prevention efforts nationwide.
Wear Orange began with teenagers in Chicago, who wanted to honor their friend, Hadiya Pendleton. Orange is the color that Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor after she was shot and killed at the age of 15.
This year, volunteers will Wear Orange from home on June 5 to keep families and others safe, and more than 100 Wear Orange events will take place virtually throughout the week and on Wear Orange weekend.
Volunteers in the Jacksonville Beaches community will raise awareness by placing orange shells and rocks, along with messages in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness weekend. Residents are encouraged to share pictures of the shells and rocks on social media, along with the city and #WearOrange.