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Bullying victim nearly burned to death speaks out on Nightline (Video)

Bullying survivor, Michael Brewer, starts school this week.
Bullying survivor, Michael Brewer, starts school this week.
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ABC News Nightline

As school opened many will not forget last year's headlines about Broward County students Michael Brewer and Josie Ratley.

Michael Brewer, 15 year-old that was nearly burned to death last October 2009, has spent almost a year in recovery.  The long road back has been a struggle however with the support and prayers from the community and the country, Michael and his family are survivors.

This week Michael Brewer started a new school in a new area.  He is continuing his progress and looking forward to a good school year.  Part of his determination is being a voice for the many victims of bullying.  Creating an awareness and being the survivor he is. (Watch video below)

Bullying is a growing and expanding problem among kids today.  As school opens throughout the country in these next few weeks, take the time to learn more about bullying prevention and bullying awareness.

You can take part in being a voice to STOMP Out Bullying.  Get your schools involved in Blue Shirt Day

Join Love Our Children USA on Monday, October 4th! Make a statement against bullying and cyberbullying and STOMP Out Bullying!

Make October 4th the day that bullying and cyberbullying prevention is heard around the world by wearing a BLUE SHIRT in solidarity to STOMP Out Bullying¥!

To signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week from October 3rd - 9th, Love Our Children USA created NATIONAL BLUE SHIRT DAY. Specifically the first Monday of every October -- this year on Monday, October 4th, they are asking kids, teens and adults to participate in NATIONAL BLUE SHIRT DAY by wearing a blue shirt to STOMP Out Bullying.

Whether you order  a Blue Shirt from Love Our Children USA or wear your own blue shirt, you'll be sending a message to everyone to end bullying and cyberbullying.

Watch Michael Brewer video below.

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Sue Scheff is an Author and Parent Advocate. She founded Parents' Universal Resource Experts in 2001. P.U.R.E. is an organization that helps...

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  • bert. 1 year ago
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    Hi michael brewer

  • Anonymous 1 year ago
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    My Daughter goes to Deerfield Beach Middle School. and she is bullies almost every day. and nothing is done about it. the teachers dont even watch what goes on in the bath rooms.

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