Together Against Bullying with Rachel Platten

Growing up in Boston, Rachel Platten recalls harmonizing with her family to finely crafted pop songs – from Sam Cooke to The Beatles – that dominated her parents’ vinyl collection. As a teenager, Rachel was inspired by hip-hop and female singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos and Patti Griffin. She first discovered her true calling when she first appeared on stage at the International Soca Monarch Finals where she performed in front of over 80,000 people.

Over the next decade, the groundwork for her Columbia Records single debut, “Fight Song,” would be laid out as she paid her dues through a mix of temping during the day, performing until 4am, and lugging an 80-pound keyboard to her fifth floor walk-up night after night. “Fight Song,” an uplifting anthem that perfectly embodies Rachel’s own vulnerability and power, shares the feelings Rachel felt during this period of struggle and setbacks.

Currently, Rachel is planning her major label debut and is touring the U.S. with Andy Grammer. When asked what she wants people to take away from her music, she replies with, “I’m in love with the idea of connecting people. Bringing people together is to me, the most important thing we can do in this life. I feel like that’s my mission with my music. I think that’s why I’m getting this chance right now.”

About the Be Good to Each Other campaign
At CustomInk, we believe in the Golden Rule and treating others with kindness and respect. We've created the Be Good to Each Other campaignto help increase awareness and ultimately prevent bullying by uniting groups with custom t-shirts.

This is the fifth year of CustomInk’s Be Good to Each Other campaign. Over the years, with the help of our celebrity partners and supporters like you, CustomInk has raised nearly $120,000 for bullying prevention efforts. The power of t-shirts goes beyond the funds raised - thousands of people continue to wear the shirts they've purchased and support bullying prevention.

About our partner: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth, including:

• PACER.org/Bullying: This is the portal page for parents and educators to access bullying resources.

• PACERTeensAgainstBullying: Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying and take action.

• PACERKidsAgainstBullying: A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.