HERO PROFILE #86: Purple Reign

Operates out of: Seattle

Team Affiliation: Rain City Superhero Movement

Married to: Phoenix Jones

Activities: Acts as an Oracle and crime researcher, charity campaign organizer, patrols, crime prevention.

Quote: "As a survivor of abuse, I wear the color purple to symbolize my determination to speak up for Domestic Violence victims. I wear my 'superhero costume' to raise awareness about this cause. It is my dream to inspire victims and to give them the resources and strength to transform into survivors as a hero once did for me."

Author's notes: Check out the previous entry on this blog to find out more about Purple Reign's latest effort, The Purple Reign Campaign.

The Purple Reign Campaign Continues

Last month I wrote about the kick off of the Purple Reign Campaign, an undertaking by Seattle Rain City Superhero Movement member Purple Reign. The campaign focuses on raising awareness about domestic violence with a fundraising effort to benefit the charity group Northwest Family Life.

The Campaign held a "Everyday Heroes Against Domestic Abuse Comic Contest" which was judged by Purple's husband, Phoenix Jones. Jones, according to his Facebook page, just intervened in an escalating fight involving someone with a knife- they held one of the men until police arrived.

A winner to the contest was announced as Luke Molver of Durban, South Africa. You can see the winning entry HERE.

Next up for the campaign: The Healing Reign Music Benefit and Auction which will feature performances by Quickie and Ghost Town Riot as well as a silent auction May 12. More info HERE.


(PS- You can here me tell an overview of an incident I encountered with Phoenix Jones on The Moth's website here: themoth.org/tell-a-story/listen-and-vote)

The Purple Reign Campaign Launches

Purple Reign, left, and Phoenix Jones at a Seattle cafe. Photo by Tea Krulos.

Rain City Superhero Promotes "Everyday Heroes Against Domestic Abuse"

Purple Reign, wife of Phoenix Jones and Rain City Superhero Movement member launched a campaign yesterday to promote awareness about domestic violence.

The campaign, which lasts until April, has a variety of scheduled events to raise awareness and money for Northwest Family Life. That non-profit group is a counseling and learning center addresses the issue of domestic violence through advocacy, intervention, and prevention.

Money will be raised through soliciting donations, merchandise sales, and a Healing Reign Music Benefit & Auction in April. Personal survivor stories will be shared on the Purple Reign Campaign website and Phoenix Jones will judge a comic panel drawing contest on the theme "Everyday heroes against domestic abuse."

You can find more info and donate at: www.purplereigncampaign.org