Teen Battling Scleroderma Faces Online Bullying, Sparks Call for Empathy

Online Community Rallies Against Cyberbullying of Teen with Scleroderma.A recent incident of cyberbullying targeting a 15-year-old girl battling a rare autoimmune disease has sparked widespread outrage and a call for kindness across social media platforms. The girl, identified as Cassie, who is recovering from a bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy for Scleroderma, was featured in a video playing a game with her mother. Following the video's upload, numerous adults reportedly posted derogatory comments and memes about her appearance. A prominent online personality, 'The Ezz Show,' addressed the issue directly, expressing profound disappointment and condemning the bullies. 'Imagine surviving chemotherapy one day at 15 years of age, only to log in online to see a whole bunch of adults making fun of you,' he stated passionately. He highlighted Cassie's resilience, noting, 'She's still smiling like this, while you people are being hateful.' The host urged his audience to counter the negativity by leaving supportive messages on Cassie's original video and encouraged donations for Scleroderma research. He concluded by emphasizing, 'We can cure the disease which is lack of empathy in the world for zero dollars. So let's start there.' The incident has ignited discussions about online toxicity and the importance of empathy.

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