Kicking Daisies Unites in the Fight to Knockout Bullying
Voted as Radio Disneys Next Big Thing, Kicking Daisies are the latest celebrities stepping into the ring to knockout bullying, with a campaign that really packs a punch

ADELPHIA, NJ, February 04, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Since their phone call from Radio Disney honoring the pop-rock quartet Kicking Daisies, as the Next BIG Thing, the band continues to make a BIG impact not only on stage but as the 2012 SpokesTeam for the powerful and effective anti-bullying campaign that carries the name of an iconic Heavyweight.

Hailing from the suburban communities of Connecticut, the high schoolers, Kicking Daisies could have easily let conformity and complacency become their default strategies. Instead, though, members Caitlin and Carly Kalafus, Duran Visek and Ben Spremulli they were buzzing through basement walls, charging through stereo speakers, penning catchy tunes and practicing laboriously. The teenage pop-rock band is racking up ardent followers by conforming only to their own vision and now by making a powerful statement against bullying.

"There's just something about this campaign that connects with us. We think it's a very relatable topic, and a lot of kids, including our own fans, deal with bullying every day. So we're standing up for those kids. We're kickin' bullying!"~ states the band members of Kicking Daisies

The Rocky Marciano/BULLYING...We're Kickin' It National Campaign is designed to enhance students' lives by helping to improve the overall school and social climate. Kickin' It provides schools, students, families and communities with resources, assistance, guidance and support to effectively deal with the effects of bullying and negative behaviors.

The multi-component campaign is created to empower and inspire students, urging them to express negative feelings and emotions through their positive outlet. Whether they turn to sports, fashion, arts, animal care, music, etc., Kickin' It provides students the access and resources to those outlets where they can turn negativity into positive energy and healthy behavior.

Operating from their center, graciously donated by the 3-2 Count Athletic Facility in Freehold NJ, Kickin' It offers after school programs, mentor and leadership workshops, summer camps and weekly events. Due to the overwhelming growth Kickin' It is currently trying to find a larger permanent location within Monmouth County.

Kickin' It understands especially with bullying, peer pressure is a core factor. Kickin' It shines a light on positive students doing positive things, such as Kicking Daisies showing other students that when they stay focused and believe in themselves, they too can achieve anything they desire.

Kickin' It aligns with celebrities from various outlets that engage the interest of students from athletes, sport legends, actors and TV personalities to artists and musicians. Kickin' It has a vast list of celebrity supporters and Kicking Daisies will join the wide range of musicians such as David Homyk, Jimmy Gnecco and Black Label Society (to name few) who are Campaign Supporters.

"Having celebrities with diverse interests allows Kickin' It to reach countless students, not just a small group." ~states KI spokesperson Former Miss Teen NJ USA Erica Szymanski. 'If we want to make a deep impact and help improve the overall social climate, we need to unite and welcome all of those who students idolize, which is another example of this impactful campaign." ~Szymanski

Many celebrity supporters share their experience and opinions about bullying through campaign supporter cards. Kickin' It distributes tens of thousands of these cards per month to schools and students across the country. The Kicking Daisies campaign banner and supporter cards have just been sent to the students of P.S 57 in Staten Island NY.

In some cases students have had the opportunity to personally interact and speak to the celebrity supporters; during schools visits, community events, fundraisers and through Kickin' Its Q, A & Inspire Program. When a student has a compelling story, needs encouragement and/or inspiration KI arranges for the students and the celebrity supporters to interact. Kicking Daisies will now be included in this campaign program as well.

"Kickin' It not only raises awareness, the campaign creatively develops ways to attract, involve, empower and inspire students to stay positive about themselves." ~states KI Spokesperson Actor Josh Flitter, who visits the students at the KI Center, sharing his story, answering their questions and inspiring them to stay on their path.

"Kicking Daisies are students that believe in themselves and they stay on a positive course even when they are faced with obstacles. Kicking Daisies are a great example for students and I am thrilled to stand beside them in the fight to knockout bullying." ~Flitter

The 2012 KI Spokesteam is determined to make a powerful impact in the fight against bullying by joining together on many upcoming community and national events such as a float in the NYC Pride March to a Guinness World Record attempt. Currently, they are involved in a National Contest with RingPOP, encouraging fans to vote for their new flavor "Shirley Temple."

Kicking Daisies along with other student bands, Mindless Behavior and Megan & Liz, were selected by the popular candy brand to help create their new flavor release. Each of the bands got to choose their flavor of choice and now it's up to theirs fans to vote. The winning flavor will be credited to the band with RingPOP making a donation to that's bands charity.

For more details and list of upcoming events please go to: www.werekickinit.org or www.kickingdaisies.com ...and please remember to cast your vote for the Shirley Temple RingPOP!

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