Seattle landmarks, sports teams wear orange in support of Gun Violence Awareness
Jun 4, 2022, 7:28 AM | Updated: 7:29 am
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 3: Taylor Trammell #20 of the Seattle Mariners adjusts his bandana while wearing an orange t-shirt to mark today's National Gun Violence Awareness Day during warm-up before playing against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on June 3, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Seattle’s landmarks and sports teams are wearing orange this weekend in support of National Gun Violence Awareness.
The Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and all three major sports stadiums in the city are all lit up in an orange hue in recognition of Wear Orange Weekend. The ‘Wear Orange‘ campaign signifies National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which annually takes place the first weekend of June.
From Seattle with Love 🧡 Over 400 landmarks around the country went orange tonight for National Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor the victims and survivors #WearOrange pic.twitter.com/Jw0BJu2qRw
— Tim Durkan (@timdurkan) June 4, 2022
The tradition started in 2015 in honor of a 15-year old girl who was shot and was killed at a Chicago playground.
The recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York that claimed the lives of dozens in recent weeks has revamped the national debate about gun control in the United States.
Last weekend, four of Seattle’s professional sports teams showed solidarity by highlighting the End Gun Violence movement.
The Seattle Mariners announced that the team will be wearing orange and maroon t-shirts in honor of Robb Elementary School during batting practice ahead of their game with the Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
“The Mariners believe it’s important to continue to raise awareness about gun violence and use our platform to make an impact by supporting organizations like OFSVP,” stated Catie Griggs, Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations.
This weekend, we #WearOrange to honor those we’ve lost and those who’ve been impacted by senseless gun violence. pic.twitter.com/thjln8FTxF
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 3, 2022
Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks changed their social media avatars to an orange ‘End Gun Violence’ graphic as Lumen Field illuminated SoDo in an orange hue.
58% of American adults or someone they care for have experienced gun violence in their lifetime.
We can all be part of the solution by educating ourselves, making our voices heard and donating. » https://t.co/vYsJb42irs pic.twitter.com/B6H5Ge8p2f
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) June 4, 2022
The Seattle Storm dedicated their Friday night home game at Climate Pledge Arena to the Wear Orange movement.
Join us in demanding a future without gun violence.#WearOrange to tonight’s game and visit @Everytown to learn how you can take action. pic.twitter.com/StFXK3w5DB
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) June 3, 2022
The Seattle Sounders FC held a special one day auction benefitting the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation.
Today, in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, Sounders FC and @RaveFound will host a special one day auction benefitting the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation.
LEARN MORE➡️https://t.co/YJyT47KNzo pic.twitter.com/2vpXpSHPdg
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 3, 2022
