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Gabe & Izzy Speak Out Against School BullyingGabrielle Ford's incredible journey of triumph over tragedy is filled with amazing coincidences. Gabrielle (Gabe) and her dog, Izabel (Izzy), both have rare muscle diseases that have caused them to lean on each other for support. Izzy's unique muscle disease ironically mirrored many of Gabe's symptoms, which in turn helped Gabe come to terms with her own disease. Gabe's remarkable story of triumph over tragedy will leave all those she meets forever changed. Gabe & Izzy accept speaking engagements at schools across the country. Their message, “A Lesson in Bullying,” shares the challenges that she encountered during school years. For more, please see: Anti Bullying Speaker. |
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Gabe and Izzy appear on Today ShowMarch 21, 2008. Gabrielle "Gabe" Ford of Fenton and her dog, Izzy, were featured on the Today Show: Anti-bullying Speaker, Gabriel Ford, Speaks Out Against School Bullying
Twenty-eight-year-old Gabriel Ford is an extremely moving youth speaker for classes, school assemblies and youth conferences. Her message is simple, however, powerfully motivational. Her ability to connect with students will inspire them and cause them to think about their actions. Suffering from progressive neuromuscular disease, Gabe, shares her remarkable story of her experiences of being bullied at school while suffering from the effects of muscle disease. Gabe, along with her dog, Izzy, who also suffers from a muscle disease, shares her personal experiences and the effects of bullying. Students will be forever affected by her amazing story. A letter from a male student shared how he had bullied classmates, but had no idea the affect it had on them. He stated, “Never again, will I bully anyone.” For more, please see: School Bullying & School Violence Youth Speaker 
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 Recently Updated5.06.08: News & Upcoming Events New dates added! 4.28.08: Articles > Gabe and Izzy present ‘A Lesson in Bullying’ - Hot Springs Star 4.18.08: Izzy's 8th Birthday Party & Gabe's Book Signing! 10.20.07: Reviews - Read the newest review 10.01.07: New Gabe & Izzy T-Shirt design! - Order the new T-Shirts today! 8.16.07: Speaking Engagement Photo Gallery - New photos added 5.24.07: Photos > New photos added to Meet Gabe & Izzy 4.06.07: Articles > Lesson on life - Troy Daily News 2.20.07: Letters To Gabe & Izzy - Actual letters from children & teachers. 7.20.06: About Gabe & Izzy 3.21.06: The Book :: Still Dancing - Sign up for e-mail notification! Recommendations"Our children have become more aware of bullying situations and what bullying does to the children being bullied. They are making adults more aware of exactly who our bullies are and even these situations are occurring less frequently. We are definitely seeing a change. The children were very touched by Gabe and Izzy's story and are still talking about them, even bringing up stories from their own experiences. It is very apparent in our discussions that Gabe left the children with a lasting impression. We are so thankful for Gabe".Jo Beckman
Dieck El Swartz Creek "I have been teaching students about bullying for the last six years and never have I seen students more touched by a personal story than since Gabe's visit. Our students fell in love with Izzy and are still talking about the situation two weeks after the assembly. Not only have the children learned the effects of bullying, but understand the need for change. Thanks so much Gabe and Izzy! ! !" Nicole Langdon, LMSW
For more, please see: Recommendations and Reviews  Gabe & Izzy on Animal Planet
Gabe & Izzy have been featured on the TV show "A Pet Story" airing on Animal Planet.
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