KMBC 9: Sporting KC players meet with Kansas City-area students to combat bullying

Red Card rally

By Alan Shope

We all know the problems that come from bullying in schools.

In a partnership with Children's Mercy, Sporting Kansas City players want to put a stop to it.

"It's important to be kind to everyone," Sporting KC goalie Tim Melia said.

Melia tends the net for Sporting Kansas City. His job, blocking out anything that tries to go in it.

"I think it's something that probably every single person in the world has experienced," Melia said.

The player says it's the same message when it comes to bullying.

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Red Card Bullying Prevention Campaign

Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center