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Teenage girl forced not to attend prom because classmates laughed at her

A photo of Shannon as a child.Mercury Press

All her classmates made fun of her because her sickness, so she didn’t go to the prom anymore, she cried all night! A few days later, dozens of nervous motorcyclists came in front of her house! What happened is unique. She fell to her knees.

As an important milestone in high-school students’ life, the prom represents the end of a chapter, and the start of a new one. It is also the night when teenagers get the chance to shine through their carefully chosen outfit and make up thus have the night of their life surrounded by peers with whom they spent years filled with memories worth cherishing.

Sadly, not everyone is eager to attend this special night.

A 16-year-old teenager named Shannon Purcifer from Britain was happy about the prom night. She bought a stunning dress that she couldn’t wait to wear, but then, her desire was crushed into a million pieces.

Shannon’s friends surprised her with an “alternate prom.” Source: Mercury Press

Namely, the 16-year-old has been battling several diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and ulcers, which causes her troubles walking at times. Because of this, this beautiful girl has been a victim of bul_lying by her classmates. They ridicule her because of her heath and make fun of her condition. The mean words and the pressure she faced made her decide not to attend the prom night.

In order to raise awareness of the negative consequences of bul_lying, Shannon’s mother shared her daughter’s heartbreak on Facebook.

“Shannon would have had a gorgeous outfit if she had attended the prom tonight. But, “thanks” to her awful classmates, she didn’t want to go, mix with the mess that made her so unhappy. For a young child who had to struggle through so much… She is one of the strongest young women I know, and her mind is even stronger. I love you, darling!”

The story went viral, and people from all over the country reached Shannon’s mom and offered to help her organize a private prom with many guests for her daughter, and that’s exactly what this mother did.

They invited some of Shannon’s friends and she could finally put on the dress she bought.

Shannon could enjoy herself without fear this time. (Mercury Press)

What’s most, this girl was accompanied to her prom by 120 motorcyclists who showed up to support her and help raise awareness against b_ullying.

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Shannon had the time of her life because she was surrounded by people who love her and care for her.

Source: Mercury Press
Source: Mercury Press
Source: Mercury Press

This story serves as a reminder to always react when you notice someone is being b_ullied.

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