68-year-old Karen Klein, a school bus monitor in upstate New York.

Since cell phone video of the cruel treatment was posted online, overwhelming support mounted for Klein, and explosive fundraising efforts for her have reached nearly $175,000.

Max Sidoov, who set up the donation fund for Klein explained, “I saw the video and really felt for Karen. I have some experience with bullying from when I was young and what they were doing to her was just heartbreaking. The best thing I could think to do was start a fundraiser to send her on vacation.”

By the way, one of the student's fathers claims that his family has been receiving death threats because of the viral video, and feels that some of the responses have gone too far.

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