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

Personal Prom

Shannon’s mother Claire took action and started planning a prom for just Shannon and her friends. Claire started a Go Fund Me page to raise money to put on the event. Their measly goal of Â£150 was surpassed in one day, at the end of the donation period, Claire had raised Â£500!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.