Shayden Walker just wants some friends.
A TikTok of the Amarillo boy went viral as he knocked on a neighbor's door simply looking for other kids to play with.
Brennan Ray, who posted the video, can be heard asking, "What's up, man?" Walker replies, "Hi. I just wanted to see if you knew any kids around like, 11 or 12, maybe, because I need some friends. Like, really bad."
After Ray pointed to a house with some kids that age, Walker revealed that he's not friends with them anymore, "because they're bullies to me."
This broke my heart ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VOF54LiVMW
— Derek Broes (@WillingWitness) July 5, 2023
The video received a TON of attention, after which Ray and his wife Angel started a GoFundMe in order to help Walker find some friends.
With an initial goal of $7,000 for some school supplies, clothes, and a gaming system, the page received almost $40,000 in donations!
Per the New York Post, the couple wrote on the page, "Thank you all for your generosity and kindness! We expected to see support from this community but we're shocked and amazed by how everyone's shown up for Shayden.
"We decided to turn off donations while we coordinate with his family, but all funds will stay in the GoFundMe account until then. We'll keep you updated along the way. Thank you! #kindnessmatters"
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