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Australian Actress Asks for $200,000 to ‘Cryogenically Preserve’ Son’s Body

Australian actress Clare McCann launched a fundraiser seeking $200K to cryogenically preserve her late son Atreyu McCann following his tragic bullying death

I’m a filmmaker, journalist, and mother,” she wrote, revealing that Atreyu died by suicide on Friday, May 23, after allegedly enduring what she described as “horrific bullying” at school. Clare further shared her plans to donate any excess money raised to “a national campaign for anti-bullying education and reform,” along with “legal action against the institutions that failed him.” The actress also noted her hope to offer “support for other families impacted by systemic negligence.” Clare further spoke about her late son in an interview with a local Australian outlet, explaining why she wants to cryogenically preserve Atreyu’s body.

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