Everett wears red for Brandon Conde Day

Participants citywide wore red in recognition of resident who was tragically paralyzed

Special to The Advocate

On Thursday, October 24, City of Everett staff and community members joined together in support of Brandon Conde by wearing red. Brandon Conde Day, which is recognized annually on October 24, is a uniquely Everett day of recognition to honor one of the city’s own, Brandon Conde. Conde, an Everett resident and EHS graduate, was tragically paralyzed from a second-story window fall. The accident injured his spinal cord, allowing only limited movements to his arms and hands, rendering him a person with tetraplegia. Every year, the community pays tribute to Conde by wearing red as he finds the strength to persevere and endure despite the overwhelming obstacles he faces every day.

“We had another tremendous show of support by so many,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It was a pleasure to have Brandon visit us at City Hall where he got to meet and say hello to members of our staff dressed in red. I’d like to thank everyone who participated.”