Behind every story of bullying is a story of pain and fear....
This is Shane's story.
This is Shane's story.
COVID-19 MEAL TRAIN FOR WMC STAFFOn April 25, 2018 Shane was transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where he remained on life support until his organs were harvested on April 28. I will never forget the kindness and compassion the nurses in the Pediatric ICU showed to my family and the gentle, loving care they gave to my Shane. I will never forget them.
I wanted to do something to express my gratitude to them, so this is my small part in this global pandemic. A meal train has been established which will also help local restaurants who also need our help. Click on the hospital's logo to learn more about this effort. If you would like to contribute in any way, I am certain the staff (and the local businesses) will truly appreciate it. Thank you!!!! Sandy |
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The video, "A letter to the kids who bullied my son" is being considered for a Webby Award nomination! If nominated, this will be a game-changer in my efforts to ensure that what happened to my Shane never happens to another child.
KIND IS THE NEW COOL.
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. |
