The Hollie Gazzard Trust is asking us all to wear purple on Friday July 8, in memory of Hollie Gazzard.

The Gloucester hairdresser was fatally stabbed by an ex-partner at her place of work.

Purple HollieDay is the trust's annual day to celebrate Hollie Gazzard's life and takes place each year in July, Hollie's birth month. Tragically, Hollie had experienced domestic abuse as part of her relationship, which was to end in her losing her life at hairdressers, Fringe Benefits, in Gloucester city centre.

Nick Gazzard, Hollie's father and founder of the trust, said: "Purple HollieDay recognises the joy for life that Hollie had. We encourage you to be creative and have fun as you #GoPurple to raise funds for and awareness of the work of the trust.

"Hollie was a determined and successful individual, a true inspiration for others, loved, by her family and friends and highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike. Hollie was vibrant, fun, vivacious, talented and beautiful.

"It is a day for Hollie, but it is also a special day for all of us to think about how we would like to be treated in our relationships."

The trust is encouraging people to get involved in workplaces, homes, schools and colleges.

On Purple HollieDay, you can join with friends, family, work colleagues or fellow students to #GoPurple and raise funds for the trust's work to address domestic abuse and stalking.

Some of the ideas of ways to fundraise on Purple HollieDay are to decorate your classroom, home or workplace with purple balloons and wear purple for the day,

Alison Hook, chairperson of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, said: "The issues Hollie faced before her tragic death are very difficult for many people to discuss. But our work is focussed on making a positive difference.

"We are helping young people create happy and healthy relationships, through the domestic abuse and stalking workshops we deliver in schools and colleges.

"Through our free Hollie Guard app, we are helping people of all ages and all situations stay safe.

"Your donation or fundraising for Purple HollieDay will be used to provide workshops and training in schools and colleges - because we believe education is the key to addressing abuse in relationships."

To download a fundraising pack, visit: https://holliegazzard.org/event/purple-hollieday-2022/