Behind every story of bullying is a story of pain and fear....
This is Shane's story.
This is Shane's story.
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BE A PART OF A SOCIAL MOVEMENT!
Every patch on the Kindness Quilt will tell a story of an act of kindness. Sandy will be bringing the quilt with her to schools and organizations as it grows to illustrate that one simple act of kindness can literally change the world. It's easy and fun! 1. Perform one act of (sincere) kindness. 2. Tell your story (what did you do, why did you do it?). 3. Decorate a square for the quilt (you do not need to sew anything - you can use fabric markers/paint etc.), and send it to us (don't forget to tell us your name, age, city and state). We will be documenting the quilt's growth and sharing it here as well as on our social media pages. This can also be a fun project to do as a family, in groups (Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, athletic teams, school projects etc.). The quilt will symbolize how one act of kindness can create a beautiful tapestry - each one with a unique story to tell. KIND IS THE NEW COOL! |
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In April, 2018 Shane Resnick took his own life. He was bullied. He was bullied simply because he loved Broadway Theater.
Shane was only 11 years old. My name is Sandy, and Shane was my son. I talk to my kids ALL THE TIME: about bullying, about their lives, about everything. I know their friends. I know their friends' families. I make memories with them, because memories are made and not brought. For the rest of my life, I will be asking myself what I missed, how I could have saved my son's life. I will be looking for answers that I know I'll never get. Yet, that doesn't stop me. I have done countless hours of research. And in my quest for answers, I have learned a lot. I thought I knew what I needed to know about bullying. I didn't. I have dedicated my life to ensure that what happened to my family doesn't happen to any other family. I have created bullying prevention programs and online courses, and I speak throughout the country to both adults and children. I hope to possibly help save the lives of other kids who are silently suffering. Trust me. If this can happen to me, it can happen to you. |
