A 9-year-old boy who was bullied because of his dwarfism has received messages of support after a video of him crying went viral.
His mother, Yarraka Bayles, filmed Quaden crying in the vehicle when she picked him up from school. The young boy, who has achondroplasia, said to his mom: “Give me a rope, I want to kill myself.”
His video quickly went viral and the 9-year-old boy and his family have received messages of encouragement and support from kind strangers and sports stars.
A social media page was also set up for Quaden and it has been flooded with positive messages with many offering friendships and pledging gifts.
The boy’s family has shared a post thanking people from all over the world for their support. “’Quaden Bayles’ family would like to take this time firstly to thank everyone for the overwhelming show of love and support from so many people from all around the world,” it read.
“Due to the large volume of messages, we are unable to respond to everyone at this time as we need time to process as a family and would like to ask that media respect the family’s wishes, they are not taking calls and will be speaking to First Nations Media only at this time.
“Again thank you everyone, Quaden’s feeling the love and now he needs a good rest. We are meeting with the appropriate people in power to make changes and make a stand against bullying.”
The young boy has also been offered to lead the Indigenous All Stars NRL team onto Cbus Stadium on the Gold Goast!
The All Stars squad filmed a video for Quaden to let him know they support him. All Stars player Latrel Mitchell said: “Hey Quadey… Just wanted to wish you all the best, brother, we know you’re going through a hard time right now but the boys are here.
“We’ve got your back, we’re here to support you, bud. We just want to make sure you’re doing alright. We want you around, we want you to lead us down on the weekend. It’s going to mean more to us than it will to you, bud.
“Just make sure you’re looking after yourself and hopefully we get to see you in the next couple of days.”
Many viewers also sent their support and love to the 9-year-old boy through his mother’s Facebook page. One wrote: “Sending hugs and strengths. People need to control their kids, he doesn’t deserve to feel this way about going to school. He deserves a safe place. So sorry.”
Another added: “It is our responsibility as parents in raising our children to be kind, respectful and compassionate to one another regardless of appearance, gender, religion, race and everything else that makes us different.”
A third said: “I want you to know there are many people here in Texas supporting you and Quaden.”
Someone else said: “Hey Quaden I just want you to know you are amazing… Thinking of you and sending loads of love your way from London.”
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