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In Kenosha, Wisconsin, some eighth grade students took a stand against
bullying.
The Lincoln basketball boys were playing a game when they noticed
another student bullying one of their friends, cheerleader Desiree
Andrews. The boys walked off the court and told that student to leave
her alone.
Desiree isn’t just any student, she’s a cheerleader who has Down
syndrome and the bully was making fun of her and her cheering.
One of the players said, “it’s not fair when other people get treated
wrong because we’re all created the same. God made us the same way.”
Another player was asked what he learned from the experience and he
said, “All I’m gonna think is bullying is not the right way to go.
Always stand up for your friends and protect one another.”
The team has renamed the gym to D’s House after their friend Desiree.
Her nickname is “D” so it’s fitting. When asked what her family
thought of the whole thing, D said, “sweet, awesome, kind and
amazing.”
