Defeat The Label

The Defeat The Label Anti-Bullying Essay Contest is OPEN! MI middle & high school students: share your voice, your story, your vision for safer schools. 🏆 $2,500 educational award (MS & HS) 📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026 🔗 defeatthelabel.com/essay #Upstander #UMatter #

New year. 
Same mission. 
A world with less labeling and more belonging. Thank you for standing with us — and for choosing empathy, courage, and kindness every day. In 2026, we’ll keep doing what we’ve always done: helping young people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Your support of the 2025 Killers Christmas helps to fuel moments like this. @DefeatTheLabel is creating real change in our schools and communities — one student, one story, one act of courage at a time. Come out on Dec. 5th, at The Lodge in Keego Harbor. #KillerCares

Nov 7, 2025 • FREE + virtual All-star #CommunityConversation on Bullying: • Tim & Tiana Woods—Do It for James (keynote) • Ohio ICAC Cmdr. David Frattare • Mayim Meyers, LMSW Register: tinyurl.com/DTLCCOB2025 #DefeatTheLabel #DigitalSafety #Upstander

New school year = new chance to step up. Be an Upstander, not a bystander. 💪 defeatthelabel.com

Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. At Defeat the Label, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive world, inspired by those who have served.

Special Guest Alert! We're excited to announce that Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald will be tending the bar at 6 PM! Connect, and enjoy some fun while raising awareness for Defeat the Label's mission to combat bullying. defeatthelabel.com/raising-the-ba…

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Bullying can have a lasting impact on both. We are committed to creating safe environments for students, empowering them to stand up against bullying.Let’s work to end bullying & support the mental health of students.

Tomorrow is Stand4Change! We are excited to partner with PACER on National Stop Bullying Day 2 million students taking a stand will not end bullying, but it’s a powerful start to creating lasting change. There’s still time to get your toolkit! Get yours at stand4change.org

@MelissPalmeri @LarsonMS So excited to see you at Larson! You’ll have my girls! Let’s connect

Sounds from Principals on the Patio @LarsonMS: “What do you like best about Larson?” SS 1: The teachers/staff SS 2: The teachers/staff SS 3: The teachers/staff SS 4: The teachers/staff SS 5: The people here SS 6: The food ☺️ Incredible! Very lucky to join the team!

Stand4Change2024 is our favorite day, and it is all because of YOU! We are so thankful for the commitment of students and educators around the globe, taking a stand in your school today! Grab your toolkit via email or at stand4change.org

A great reminder from one of our amazing #DTLUpstander schools. Are you signed up for #Stand4Change2024? Counting the days to THIS Friday! Make sure to visit stand4change.org today and join million of students around the globe, as they take a stand against bullying.

Are you ready for #Stand4Change? Next Friday, take a stand against bullying with million of students around the globe. Make sure to sign up today to recieve our Stand4Change Toolkit with actvitiy and rescoures for your classroom! stand4change.org

@Costello_Tweets @troyschools We LOVE Mrs. Flarhety! So thankful for @Costello_Tweets !

This is what World Class looks like @troyschools … comforting her kindergarten students during a stormy dismissal..❤️Mrs. Flaherty❤️

We are proud to announce BULLYING is NO JOKE 8, featuring @jeremypiven , will be held on June 14th, 2024, at Motor City Casino Hotel. Watch for details in the next few days. We cant wait!!!

#stand4change 2024 is coming! Are you ready? Teachers, make aure to visit stand4change.org to get information, learn about #whyistand and signup for your free Stand4Change virtual toolkit

@Costello_Tweets @troyschools Awesome! 🤩

We celebrated acts of kindness & kicked off to Unified Bowling at Costello today! Thank you Jen Erff for your enthusiasm & advocacy 2 make this happen.Thank you Michelle Waak and Meredith Berlin for your amazing teamwork!So excited for our @troyschools Cardinal kiddos!

A huge thank you to the Troy Community Foundation for their support this year! @TroyCommFound

We had so much fun this morning with @Costello_Tweets !!!

What a packed house!! WOW 🤩 Couldn’t get as many pics this year, but I’m sure someone did! Love this night, these causes, these people. Can’t wait to hear how much was raised! All proceeds went to #TeamJoseph, Our Children's Fund, @DefeatTheLabel, @DBGDetroit 💚❤️ @killercares