Fans of Vitória and Flamengo noticed differences in the teams' attire during yesterday's match. While Mengão won on the field, off it was a triumph for everyone. In support of "Yellow September," the teams took to the field wearing yellow jerseys, marking September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day.
Many athletes wore yellow wristbands. Balloons added color in the stands at Barradão Stadium, a demonstration that celebrates the value of life. Meanwhile, the big screen at the Bahian club's stadium displayed a message from TV Globo journalist André Trigueiro, author of the book "Living is the Best Solution."
Since September 2014, "Yellow September" has been carrying out awareness campaigns on suicide prevention, with the direct objective of alerting the population about the reality of suicide in Brazil and around the world, as well as ways to prevent it.
Many athletes wore yellow wristbands. Balloons added color in the stands at Barradão Stadium, a demonstration that celebrates the value of life. Meanwhile, the big screen at the Bahian club's stadium displayed a message from TV Globo journalist André Trigueiro, author of the book "Living is the Best Solution."
Since September 2014, "Yellow September" has been carrying out awareness campaigns on suicide prevention, with the direct objective of alerting the population about the reality of suicide in Brazil and around the world, as well as ways to prevent it.
On the campaign website, there are several ways to participate in this mobilization, including lighting up public buildings, putting up banners, organizing marches, bicycle and motorcycle rides, distributing leaflets, and wearing yellow t-shirts or ribbons.
* with information from the official website of Esporte Clube Vitória