Newcastle Jets fans pay beautiful tribute to Dolly
Newcastle Jets fans have paid a touching tribute to Amy "Dolly" Everett, who took her own life after being bullied online.
In the 14th minute of Newcastle's clash with Brisbane on Friday night, the crowd of 12,137 stood and applauded as a mark of respect for the 14-year-old Queensland schoolgirl.
The crowd stood and applauded for an entire minute as Dolly's face with displayed on the big screen.
The Jets have been campaigning to stop cyber bullying.
Dolly's devastated family have issued an emotional plea to stop bullying, urging people to "be kind and do it for Dolly" after a public memorial held for their daughter on Friday.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Dolly's father Tick urged parents to check on their children.
"To all the parents - please check your children, talk to them, talk to them about their relationships, talk to them about their bullying, whichever way it might be happening," he said following his daughter's memorial.
The family have established a foundation, Dolly's Dream, to prevent bullying and youth suicide, with Mr Everett saying he would "fly to every school if I could."
"It won't bring our Dolly back, but it may just prevent the loss of another young life," he said.
"It should not have taken the loss of a young life to drive this change but this is where our journey will start."
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Casuarina Street Public School in Katherine on Friday to farewell Dolly, with supporters heeding the call to wear the 14-year-old's favourite colour, blue.
Local businesses and cars have been covered in signs and stickers with the hashtags #dollysdream and #speakevenifyourvoiceshakes - the name of the anti-bullying trust set up by her family and the later Dolly's own words on speaking up.
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Mens Line Australia on 1300 78 99 78.