If you’re being bullied in school, there’s pretty much no better allies you could ask for than Luke Skywalker and Captain America.
Oh, and maybe some real life MMA fighters to boot.
After Keaton Jones’ video about his experience with the bullies at his school went viral, the internet sprang into action and showed its best side with many people in power using their influence for good.
First, UFC President Dana White reached out to Keaton’s family to invite them to UFC headquarters. Not only that, but after Coach John Kavanagh shared Keaton’s video, local MMA fighters for Keaton’s hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee were inviting him down to the gym to pick up some tips.
But the good will didn’t stop there. Chris Evans, best known for playing Marvel’s iconic Captain America, shared the video and wrote: “Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year?”
https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/939976020479938562
Mark Ruffalo, who co-stars with Evans as The Incredible Hulk, made Keaton the same offer:
Keaton, will you’ve my guest at the Premiere of #InfinityWar too? I think you are about one of the coolest kids I have ever seen! Can’t wait to meet you in person, pal. Forget those ignorant kids. One day, very soon, they are going to feel pretty stupid for this. https://t.co/BqJLxu25GN
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 11, 2017
Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, also posted a message of support for the young man, saying: “Don’t waste time wondering why a bully would be so mean-They’re sad people who think hurting others will make them feel better because they really don’t like themselves-They’re just jealous because you’re so smart & handsome.”
Keaton-Don't waste time wondering why a bully would be so mean-They're sad people who think hurting others will make them feel better because they really don't like themselves-They're just jealous because you're so smart & handsome❤️Your friend-mh https://t.co/SUMw3OoCTm
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) December 10, 2017
The heartbreaking video was originally shared by Everything Tennessee:
This is Keaton Jones, he lives in Knoxville and he has a little something to say about bullying.https://t.co/coyQxFp33V
— OutKick Bets (@OutKickBets) December 9, 2017
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