Heartbreaking Video Brings Outpouring of Support Against Bullying
On Friday, Kimberly Jones picked up her son Keaton from a Tennessee middle school, because he was being bullied so bad that he was afraid to go to lunch.
Keaton cried as he asked her, "Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?" And he told her that at lunch, the bullies would pour milk on him and call him ugly.
In just three days, the video surpassed 20 million views and a ton of celebrities are sending love Keaton's way.
Chris Evans Ttweeted: "Stay strong, Keaton. Don't let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the 'Avengers' premiere in L.A. next year?"
Mark Hamill tweeted: "They're just jealous because you're so smart and handsome." Bullied kids in the '80s would've DIED for a message like that from Mark, but for today's middle-schoolers, it might not get better than this.
Millie Bobby Brown from "Stranger Things" Tweeted, "Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend, but seriously, you're freakin' awesome."
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker invited Keaton's family to a game and University of Tennessee receiver Tyler Byrd said he and several teammates plan to visit Keaton at school.
A GoFundMe campaign has also been established on Keaton's behalf, with money going toward a college fund. Over $52,000 has been raised so far.
Others who have sent Keaton some love include:
- Ryan Seacrest
- Mark Ruffalo
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Kevin Jonas
- Cardi B
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Idina Menzel
- Snoop Dogg
- Eva Longoria
- Katy Perry
- Ricky Martin
- Chris Brown
- Orlando Bloom
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- The Colorado Rockies
- Justin Bieber
- Nickelback
- Demi Lovato
- Camila Cabello
- Maddie Ziegler
- Dr. Phil
- Tom Arnold
- Ed Asner
- Billy Baldwin
- Patricia Arquette
- Carnie Wilson
- Sean Hannity
- Dana White