Ryder Royal, a young boy from Youngsville, Louisiana, started cleaning trash cans to earn money for his dirt bikes, but his small business quickly became the target of bullying from classmates. After his mother shared his work online, the teasing became so hurtful that Ryder stopped posting about it, but the community rallied behind him and his story eventually went viral. Local businesses offered sponsorships, and Ryder now cleans more than 30 trash cans a day across Youngsville and Lafayette. Through the experience, he learned to ignore the pressure to fit in and stay true to himself while continuing to grow his business…READ MORE BELOW
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