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RYAN\u2019S STORY PRESENTATION<\/strong>
\nA Father\u2019s Powerful Mission to Prevent Bullying & Teen Suicide
\nWhy Ryan\u2019s Story?
\nOn October 7, 2003, 13-year-old Ryan Halligan died by suicide after
\nrelentless bullying at school and online. His father, John Halligan, turned
\nunimaginable pain into a national mission to protect other children.
\nRyan\u2019s Story Presentation is a deeply personal, real-life talk that educates,
\nempowers, and moves students and parents alike.
\nJohn has spoken at over 2,000 schools across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

What Students Hear<\/strong>
\n– Ryan\u2019s life and struggles with bullying & depression
\n– The lasting impact of words and exclusion
\n– Cyberbullying and digital responsibility
\n– The importance of kindness and speaking up
\n– A call to treat everyone with dignity and compassion<\/p>\n

What Parents and Educators Learn<\/strong>
\n– Signs of depression and suicidal ideation
\n– How to talk to your children about diffi cult topics
\n– Internet safety and managing online risk
\n– Building a culture of empathy at home and school<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could hear a pin drop. Ive never seen our students so captivated.\u201d
\nMiddle School Principal, New Jersey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RYAN\u2019S STORY PRESENTATION A Father\u2019s Powerful Mission to Prevent Bullying & Teen Suicide Why Ryan\u2019s Story? 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