STOMP Out Bullying Celebrates Fourth Annual National Block It Out Day,

Encouraging Students to Empower Themselves Online

National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the
digital lives of students and, by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism,
hatred and online violence. Last year on National Block It Out Day 3 Million people created a chain
reaction by participating in and spreading the word to their friends and family who blocked out
cyberbullies, haters and trolls.

New York, NY, November 13, 2020 --(PR.com)-- On National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out
Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the digital lives of students and, by doing so, end
cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence. Last year on National
Block It Out Day 3 Million people created a chain reaction by participating in and spreading the word to
their friends and family who blocked out cyberbullies, haters and trolls.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms
for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media
apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. Although
cyberbullying has been around for a long time, we’re living in unprecedented times and when kids are
stressed out and bored the opportunity to cyberbully is appealing.

“Imagine all those children that are now being home schooled online and afraid to sign into their accounts
due to the same reason,” said Ross Ellis, founder and CEO of STOMP Out Bullying. “Children who have
more free time on their hands may find additional screen time attractive and cyberbullying can become
one of their activities.

National Block It Out Day aims to promote positivity in the digital community and encourages everyone
who is being bullied or mistreated online to block out their bully on social media and urge their friends,
family and others to do the same. According to The Cyberbullying Research Center, 34% of the students
surveyed have experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes.

STOMP Out Bullying is thrilled to have Quest Diagnostics as it’s official sponsor to help the organization
continue to block negativity in the digital space. “This year, we are asking youths around the world from
every corner of the web to block out their bullies to create a more positive and safe digital space for
themselves,” says Ross Ellis, CEO and Founder of STOMP Out Bullying. She continues, “this year we
especially hope to continue to create an even bigger chain reaction that will end cruelty and online
hatred.”

About STOMP Out Bullying™

Created in 2005, STOMP Out Bullying™ is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the
culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other digital abuse,
educates against homophobia, LGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in

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schools, online and in communities across the country. In this diverse world, STOMP Out Bullying
promotes civility, inclusion and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of
bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online. It provides help for those in need and at
risk of suicide, and raises awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service
announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns.

Web Site: http://www.stompoutbullying.org

Twitter @STOMPOutBullyng
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StompOutBullying/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theofficialstompoutbullying/

Contact:
Erin Cohen, Media Relations
mediarelations@stompoutbullying.org
Source STOMP Out Bullying
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Contact Information:
STOMP Out Bullying
Erin Cohen
877-602-8559
Contact via Email
www.stompoutbullying.org
STOMP Out Bullying Media Contact: Erin Cohen, mediarelations@stompoutbullying.org

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