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Defeat The Label

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Defeat The Label is a 501(c)3 organization that creates critical awareness of bullying issues among students of all ages, empowering them with the skills and aptitudes to defeat the label!

08/26/2026

Today, the world lost Dolly Parton — an extraordinary artist, storyteller, philanthropist and, in so many ways, an Upstander.

Dolly understood that success wasn’t only about what you accomplished. It was about what you did with it.

She founded the Imagination Library because her father never had the opportunity to learn to read or write. What began by sending books to children in her small Tennessee hometown grew into a global program that has put hundreds of millions of books into the hands of children.

And she didn’t stop there. Throughout her life, Dolly invested in education, supported children’s hospitals and medical research, helped families after devastating wildfires, and gave back to communities in need. Again and again, she used what she had — her voice, her resources and her platform — to help others.

That is what being an Upstander looks like.

You don’t have to solve every problem. You don’t have to change the entire world. You simply have to recognize where you can make a difference — and choose to do something.

Dolly Parton spent a lifetime doing exactly that.

May we all leave things a little kinder than we found them.

08/25/2026

🎒 Upstanders are heading back to school!

Starting today and over the next two weeks, students across our communities are walking back into classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and playgrounds — and every one of those spaces is an opportunity to create belonging.

As we begin a new school year, we’re reminding students that being an Upstander doesn’t require a huge gesture.

It’s inviting someone to sit with you.
It’s noticing when someone is left out.
It’s speaking up when something isn’t right.
It’s checking in on a friend.
It’s choosing kindness — even when no one is watching.
It’s having the courage to make sure someone else knows they matter.

To every student heading back to school: you have the power to change someone’s day, someone’s school experience, and sometimes even someone’s life.

Here’s to a school year filled with courage, kindness and belonging.

💙 Be kind. Be brave. Be an Upstander.

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to WWJ Newsradio 950 for having Defeat the Label on this morning as part of your Back-to-School series, which begins airing next week!

We were honored to talk about what every parent should know as students head back to school, including:
💙 Recognizing and responding to bullying
📱 Helping kids navigate social media safely and responsibly
🙌 The power of becoming an Upstander instead of a bystander

As we prepare to send our kids back into classrooms, let’s remember that creating safe, welcoming schools starts with all of us.

Defeat the Label’s Upstander Program is available for elementary, middle, and high schools, and we still have openings for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you’re an educator, administrator, PTO leader, or parent interested in bringing the program to your school, we’d love to connect!

Learn more or contact us at www.defeatthelabel.com.

Thank you again to WWJ for helping shine a light on this important conversation. Together, we can empower the next generation to choose courage, kindness, and action.

07/22/2026

Michigan students are speaking up. And that’s something worth celebrating. 💙

The latest OK2SAY report shows that students submitted more than 10,700 tips last year, including reports of bullying, su***de threats, harassment, and other safety concerns.

At Defeat the Label, we often say that being an upstander doesn’t always mean stepping in yourself. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is tell a trusted adult or use a reporting tool like OK2SAY.

That’s why we love OK2SAY.

When students learn how to recognize bullying, understand that their voice matters, and know where to go for help, they become part of the solution.

Our Upstander Program helps students build the confidence to take action. OK2SAY gives them a safe, confidential way to do it when a situation is too big or too dangerous to handle alone.

Real change happens when we don’t just tell kids to “say something”—we teach them what to say, when to say it, and where to go.

Together, education and action create safer schools.

📰 Read the story here:https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/investigations/2026/07/22/msp-students-submitted-near-record-number-of-tips-to-ok2say-safety-program-last-year/

07/21/2026

Now Booking for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🍎

The conversations we have with students today shape the culture of our schools tomorrow.

Defeat the Label’s Upstander Program equips students with the skills to:
💙 Recognize bullying and exclusion
💙 Build empathy and respect
💙 Speak up safely and confidently
💙 Create classrooms where everyone feels they belong

Our interactive, research-informed lessons help students move beyond talking about kindness—they practice what it means to be an Upstander.

Schools across Michigan are already planning their fall programming, and we’d love to partner with yours.
We have programs available for elementary school, middle, and high school aged students.

📩 Interested in bringing Upstander to your school? Send us a message or visit our website to learn more.

Together, we can build schools where every student knows they matter.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Defeat the Label!

Today, as we celebrate our communities and our country, let’s remember that we all have the power to make others feel seen, valued, and included. Small acts of kindness and courage help build stronger, more connected communities.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/29/2026

School may be out, but being an upstander never takes a vacation. ☀️

Whether you’re at camp, the pool, on vacation, or hanging out with friends, every day is a chance to make someone feel included.

Who can you invite in today?

06/16/2026

Tamarack Thank You

We spent the day this week with the incredible staff at Camp Tamarack, talking about belonging, bullying prevention, and what it means to be an Upstander.

What impressed us most wasn’t just the engagement—it was the questions.

Questions like:
“What if I miss the signs that a camper is struggling?”
“How do I stop hurtful behavior while still making campers feel comfortable coming to me?”
“How do I make sure every camper feels like they belong?”

Those are the questions asked by people who truly care.

Thank you to the Tamarack team for your commitment to creating a place where every camper feels seen, valued, and supported. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll have this summer.

06/09/2026

Tomorrow we’re headed to Tamarack Camps, affectionately known by so many as “The Best Place on Earth!” ❤️

We’re honored to have been invited to spend time with the incredible staff who help create the magic, memories, and sense of belonging that campers carry with them long after summer ends.

As we get ready to pack our backpacks, we’re reminding ourselves of one important camp lesson: label everything! 😄 Water bottles, sweatshirts, notebooks… and maybe even ourselves. After all, losing your favorite hoodie is one thing—losing the Defeat The Label team might be a little harder to explain!

We’re excited to talk about communities where everyone feels seen, valued, included, and supported. Thank you to Tamarack for welcoming us. We can’t wait to spend the day with you!

05/29/2026

Tomorrow we wrap up another amazing year of Upstander, and we couldn’t be more grateful to the schools, educators, counselors, and students who invited us into their classrooms.

This year, students learned what bullying really is, how to support their peers, and how to help create safer, kinder school communities. That’s exactly the kind of work the Michigan Matthew Epling Safe School Law was designed to encourage—and we’re proud to help bring those lessons to life.

Just because the school year is ending doesn’t mean we’re slowing down.

This summer you’ll find us at camps, Girl Scout groups, community organizations, and other youth programs throughout Metro Detroit. We’re also available for parent presentations, educator trainings, staff professional development, and community workshops.

We’re already scheduling schools for next year and still have availability for the 2026-27 school year.

Want to learn more about Upstander?

[email protected]
defeatthelabel.com/upstander-program

Have a great summer—and remember, being an Upstander never takes a vacation.

Address

31100 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI
48334

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12489623851

Website

http://www.defeatthelabel.com/

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