Amanda Michelle Todd (November 27, 1996 – October 10, 2012) killed herself at the age of 15 at her home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to her death, Todd had posted a video on YouTube in which she used a series of flash cards to tell her experience of being blackmailed into exposing her breasts via webcam, and of being bullied and physically assaulted. The video went viral after her death,resulting in international media attention. The video has had more than 200 million views as of June 2016. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and British Columbia Coroners Service launched investigations into the suicide. In response to the death, Christy Clark, the Premier of British Columbia, made an online statement of condolence and suggested a national discussion on criminalizing cyberbullying. Also, a motion was introduced in the Canadian House of Commons to propose a study of the scope of bullying in Canada, and for more funding and support for anti-bullying organizations. Todd's mother Carol established the Amanda Todd Trust, receiving donations to support anti-bullying awareness education and programs for young people with mental health problems.
Amanda Todd, my friend Micha, and @Emo_chick "Suicide is a permenat solution to a temporary problem." ~ Phil Donahue "Suicide is a serious thing. And if you know anyone who is suicidal, you need to get them help. No one should be in pain. Everyone should love themselves." ~Gerard Way "they can try like hell to put it out, but as long as we know in our minds who we are meant to be, they will never stand a chance.” - Andy "Suicide does not end the chances of Life getting worse, suicide eliminates the possibility of it ever getting better" ~Andy B., Gereard W., Jacksepticeye, Anon. and a bunch more
