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Middle school athletes defend cheerleader with Down syndrome against bullies

March 12, 2015/

An excellent example of how bullying can be confronted.

When Desiree Andrews heard taunts coming from the gymnasium bleachers, the middle school cheerleader with Down syndrome tried to ignore them. But three basketball players from her school team could not.

They walked off the court and confronted the bullies.

Eun Kyung Kim TODAY

Full Story: http://www.today.com/news/cheerleader-down-syndrome-defended-basketball-players-2D80544014?cid=sm_fbn

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