Alaskans invited to 'purple up' on April 21
April 18, 2017
April is Month of the Military Child, and Alaskans are asked to “purple up” on April
21 to honor military youth.
Candi Dierenfield, the Alaska 4-H Military Partnerships program director, said wearing
purple is a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength
and sacrifices. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military.
Alaska 4-H and the Alaska Forget-Me-Not Coalition of Service Members, Veterans and
Families will host Alaska’s fifth annual Purple Up! For Military Kids. Military support
activities are planned at several Alaska schools this week. Events will include military
T-shirt day, camouflage day, and military child and parent lunches.
“We hope everyone will take this opportunity to appreciate and celebrate these young
heroes,” Dierenfield said.
For more information, contact Dierenfield at cldierenfield@alaska.edu.
See the flier.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Debbie Carter, 907-474-5406, dscarter@alaska.edu
