Celebrities Show Support to Quaden Bayles After Viral Video
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A few famous artists are expressing their support to a bullied nine-year-old Australian boy. The boy's viral video on social media was uploaded by his mother. It showcased the impact that bullying has on people.

 

The Bullied Boy

Quaden Bayles' heartbreaking viral video recorded by his mother named Yarraka Bayles. The video showed the boy crying and saying that he wants to take a knife to take his own life. He wanted to end his life because of the bullying he was experiencing at school. The boy was born with a condition of Achondroplasia. Achondroplasia is a genetic illness that causes dwarfism.

According to the boy's mother, she wanted to let everyone know, especially teachers, educators, and parents, about the effects of bullying. She said that she wants everyone to educate children, families, and friends about the effects of bullying. The viral video attained more than 13 million views and hundreds of messages to give support to the young Bayles, including celebrities who expressed their messages of wanting to stop bullying.

The Messages from Various Personalities

Hugh Jackman was one of the celebrities who gave their support to Bayles. Jackman said that he believes in Bayles' inner strength. He also said that he is Jackman's friend. Jackman shared a message with everyone. He asked everybody to give each other kindness. He expressed his desire to stop bullying by saying that life is already hard to add another burden to someone. He reminds everyone that every person in this world is facing a unique battle. 

 

Jeffrey Dean Morgan stated that children can sometimes become 'horrible.' He said that he can be Bayles "buddy." He shared that Bayles has a good number of friends who got his back. He also assured Bayles through the video recording that everything will get better.

Megyn Kelly also expressed her support to the young Bayles by using her power on social media to educate everyone. She shared an article about the viral video of Bayles on her social media account. Then, she said that she encouraged her supporters to teach their children about the negative effects of bullying. Kelly asked everyone with the cruelty. She asked everyone to just spread kindness, friendship, understanding, and love. She asked everyone to teach their children about the harmful effects of bullying on their targets. 

The son of Donald Trump, Eric Trump, commented on the viral video by saying that it broke his heart. He said his support to the bullied boy and asked him to stay strong. 

The Go Fund Me Campaign for Bayles

Brad Williams, a comedian who was also born with a similar genetic disorder as Bayles, had established a GoFundMe campaign. The funds collected will be used to help Bayles and his Mother go to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Williams said that he had created the campaign to let everyone know that bullying should not be subject to tolerance. Williams described Bayles as a wonderful boy who deserves happiness.

The $10,000 goal of Williams for the Go Fund Me campaign for Bayles was greatly surpassed. As of Thursday, the total raised fund had reached $140,000 in one day. Fiji Airways had also donated round-trip tickets to Bayles and his mother. 

Williams was delighted at the results of the Go Fund Me campaign. He shared his gratitude for all who gave help through a social media post and expressed their support to stop bullying.