5/28/26

The Pop-Up!: Arron Murphy-Paine

Last night on The Pop-Up!, CEO and community leader Arron Murphy-Paine joined The Big O for a discussion on transforming personal loss into meaningful advocacy in the face of gun violence.

Honoring the legacy of his late son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, Arron discussed his work through Amarr's Heart Foundation, explored what justice looks like in the community, and shared details about upcoming events.

Additionally, The Big O and Arron recapped recent headlines on FIFA World Cup ticket sales, declining rates of deathly shootings in King County, and recent approval of Boeing production expansion. The Foundation’s upcoming events include the City Hall Proclamation of Amarr Murphy-Paine Day on June 2nd, the first annual Chalk & Talk Event on June 4th, and the Gun Violence Awareness Summit on June 5th. He will also introduce his upcoming book, P.A.In.E (Purpose Acknowledged In Everything): Unlocking Your Purpose Through Grief.

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