I find this story simply amazing!

In September, a news story from Michigan made its way around the Internet. A high school sophomore, Whitney Kroop, was nominated to the homecoming court at her school as a joke, because she was so unpopular. 
The community got wind of this cruel hoax, and rallied around her. 
A Facebook fan page was created in September 2012 and now has more than 145,000 likes.
In addition, local businesses donated everything so she has a great outfit.
While the page obviously addresses the problem of bullying, she says the page, “is about creating awareness, sharing triumphs, and learning empathy. While all opinions are welcome – I am requesting that the discussions remain respectful. Bullying the bullies is against everything that this page is about. Respecting each other – AND all opinions is IMPERATIVE.“
That particular post drew 2,700 likes, 188 comments and 45 shares.
Another post said, “I said the other day that I would like to see us as a society relearn respect and civility. All of this starts at home. ”
This gathered another 1,900 likes, 300 comments and 85 shares.
It tells me that if you are providing quality content that is relevant, are being passionate and staying focused on your topic, great things can happen.
And yes, they now have one more person that liked their page….
P.S. Here’s a link to the page:https://www.facebook.com/SupportWhitneyKropp

@warrenveach  Great post Warren.  Bullying does need to be stopped, and teaching respect for other people at home has to be the start.  Sad to say, that at-home instruction is not always given.  That is when we, as individuals and society, have to step in.  We all have to refuse to tolerate any form of bullying.  We have to be willing to report and speak up to stop it.  I ran across this article (and have it scheduled to post on my Facebook page tomorrow) but feel it fits in especially well. 

http://www.workplacebullying.org/2012/10/09/going-psu/ 

@warrenveach This is a great page with a great message.  Thanks for sharing.

In India, a song went viral …. called Kolvari di … anyone heard of it? http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/x7AZWkwVBjr7MbqrTyuChM/How-8216Kolaveri-Di8217-went-viral.html 

This was another sensation of social media http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-specials-meet-the-internet-sensation-govind-tiwari/20110721.htm …. This was really funny on how it spread

The OP’s story went much further afield – I read about it in the UK last week on Twitter. Very inspirational, I think it strikes a chord with anyone who’s been through formal schooling.