How a Community’s Efforts Changed This Bullied Teen’s Life

A Charitable Donation

Shannon even donated her hair before prom, chopping off the majority of her hair to make wigs for people who have cancer. Shannon could understand being on the other side of medical stress,

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.