Do It For Drayke
Samie Hardman, Mother of 12-year-old Drayke Hardman, announced her son’s tragic death on February 10th, 2022. Drayke took his own life after enduring months of relentless bullying. In her heartbreaking Instagram post, she stated, “My handsome boy was fighting a battle that even I couldn’t save him from. It is real, it is silent and there’s nothing you can do as a parent to heal that deep of a pain.” Samie advises other parents to instill the importance of being kind to others in their children. She also warns parents to “check-in” on their kid’s mental health. The family has received enormous amounts of support following Drayke’s death. Samie shared, “He always told his dad and sisters he was going to be the shortest NBA star and conquer basketball.” The post has nearly 2 million likes and #doitfordrayke is trending on multiple media platforms. On February 18th, the family is holding a memorial service for Drayke.
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By: Ava Homer
