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Rockies need more Spirit Day vibes throughout the year

Thursday, Oct. 17, marked Spirit Day across the country and around Major League Baseball. Even though the Rockies season ended on Sept. 29, members of the organization’s staff dawned their purple for a reason beyond team spirit: to stand up for LGBTQ youth.

Purple is always our color, but today we're wearing purple for #SpiritDay. Today and every day, we take a stand to support LGBTQ+ youth and guard against bullying. pic.twitter.com/DhcCh2bOVg

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) October 17, 2024

Spirit Day is an annual event started by GLADD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and “is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.