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This 8-Year-Old Was Bullied For 2 Years While Growing His Hair Long To Make Wigs For Kids With Cancer
2 and a half years ago, then-6-year-old Christian McPhilamy decided to grow his hair long. He was teased at school and often mistaken for a girl, but he never changed his mind because he had a very special goal – to donate 10-inch-long locks of his hair to make wigs for children being treated for cancer.
When he was 6, McPhilamy, who lives in Florida, was inspired by a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital advertisement that he saw on TV. “Some people tried to call me a girl,” McPhilamy told Florida Today. He said this made him feel “not very good,” but that never stopped him from completing his mission and donating his hair to Children With Hair Loss.
More info: Facebook | floridatoday.com
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Christian McPhilamy endured bullying for 2 1/2 years to grow his hair long for a very special purpose
He wanted to donate it to make wigs for kids suffering from cancer
Some kids teased him and called him a girl when they saw his hair
Even adults tried to encourage him to cut his hair…
…But most apologized when he refused and explained his mission
The bullying made Christian feel “not very good,” but that didn’t stop him!
After 2 1/2 years, his parents cut off his hair in 4 10-inch ponytails and donated them to Children With Hair Loss
Christian is an excellent example for each and every one of us!
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MayaAladdin 10 years ago
What a beautiful soul!! Thumbs up to the parents who raised him right.
DavidMarkovič 10 years ago
I guess lots of people (including me) wouldn't have balls for doing that.. You have earned my respect!
BillyMcDonald 10 years ago
My son did the same thing...for 3 year (11-14) he was called all sorts of nasty names and bullied mfrom kids to their parents. And even after explaining there was no apologies just nasty looks and sneers. Ima very proud father and I will say my son is my hero! Too bad we all are not more like these young men.
IuliaDraghiev 10 years ago
to the parents who raised such an amazing chid: you have my respect! to the boy: I hope you feel the love we send to you! well done, amazing soul, well done!!!
MeredithBlinkhorn 10 years ago
You have a heart of gold, Christian. You are a very special young man! What concerns me though it what is wrong with the other children and adults who made comments and teased Christian. Even if he wasn't doing it for charity, children should be able to look the way the want without ridicule!
ClareRussell 10 years ago
What a kid! What parents, too. Why can't this go viral, rather than the Kardashian c**p with which we are inundated?
MayaAladdin 10 years ago
What a beautiful soul!! Thumbs up to the parents who raised him right.
DavidMarkovič 10 years ago
I guess lots of people (including me) wouldn't have balls for doing that.. You have earned my respect!
BillyMcDonald 10 years ago
My son did the same thing...for 3 year (11-14) he was called all sorts of nasty names and bullied mfrom kids to their parents. And even after explaining there was no apologies just nasty looks and sneers. Ima very proud father and I will say my son is my hero! Too bad we all are not more like these young men.
IuliaDraghiev 10 years ago
to the parents who raised such an amazing chid: you have my respect! to the boy: I hope you feel the love we send to you! well done, amazing soul, well done!!!
MeredithBlinkhorn 10 years ago
You have a heart of gold, Christian. You are a very special young man! What concerns me though it what is wrong with the other children and adults who made comments and teased Christian. Even if he wasn't doing it for charity, children should be able to look the way the want without ridicule!
ClareRussell 10 years ago
What a kid! What parents, too. Why can't this go viral, rather than the Kardashian c**p with which we are inundated?
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