Bullying is a huge problem in schools all over the world, and widespread social media use makes bullying all the easier. Luckily, there are a brave few who are fighting to end bullying inside and outside the classroom. One such woman, Gabrielle Ford, is doing so with the help of her favorite four-legged friend.
As a child, Gabrielle, or Gabe as she is known to her friends, loved to dance. She dreamed of one day taking the stage as a star ballerina. Tragedy struck when a rare genetic disease put her in a wheelchair for life. To make matters worse, Gabe's classmates teased her over her disability. Not long afterwards, she became seriously depressed and alone.
That all changed when Gabe met Izzy, a playful Coonhound pup. When Izzy developed a condition similar to Gabe's, she was forced to face her own fears and go out to get Izzy the best treatment. By re-entering the world, she was inspired to speak out against bullying.
Today, thanks to Izzy, Gabe travels to schools to inspire people with her story. Izzy goes, too, of course. Together, they are putting a stop to bullying, one school at a time.
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