On Spirit Day, Johnny Weir Announces 'Army Of One' Shirt For Trevor Project
PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 20, 2010
Figure skater John G. “Johnny” Weir has designed a t-shirt for
Weir announced the shirt, which features the words “Army of
One” emblazoned on a purple backdrop, on Spirit Day, the day people are urged to wear purple and turn their Twitter and Facebook profiles purple to remember gay teens who have
been bullied to death.
The 3-time U.S. National Figure Skating champion with a knack
for drawing attention to himself, announced the t-shirt on
Twitter: “'Army of One' which challenges you to be strong,
unique & love yourself first! All proceeds go to the The Trevor Project. March on!”
The shirt is available in a v-neck, a tank top and a t-shirt,
with costs ranging between $20 - $28.
In an interview published Tuesday, Weir said he continues
to be a victim of bullying.
“But suicide is never the answer,” Weir added. “If you want
to send a message, live. And live the way that you want to
live. And let that be your statement to the world. You have
to be strong. Suicide is an easy way out of a problem.”
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