An emotional video from the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan is going viral on social media, showing students and teachers of a school shaving their heads in support of a girl suffering from cancer.
A schoolgirl battling cancer had lost her hair due to therapy. To boost her morale and ensure she did not feel lonely or isolated, her fellow students shaved their heads. Not only did the students participate, but the teachers also shaved their heads in solidarity.
The Viral Video
Claims circulating on social media suggest that the video is from a school in Jodhpur, although this has not been officially confirmed yet. Since the video went viral, people across the country have been praising the compassion and solidarity shown by the school community.
This heart-touching video shows school children and teachers with shaved heads. According to claims made on social media, a girl in the school is fighting cancer, and she lost her hair due to chemotherapy during her treatment.
Why The School Took This Step
The girl appeared to be quite depressed and upset regarding her hair loss. Social media reports state that the students and teachers shaved their heads to encourage her and lift her spirits.
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The students and teachers took this collective decision so that the girl would not feel a sense of loneliness. In the viral video, the teachers and students are seen walking out of the school together.