Breaking News about Gabe & Izzy
Gabe and Izzy appear on Today ShowMarch 21, 2008. Gabrielle "Gabe" Ford of Fenton and her dog, Izzy, were featured on the Today Show in March. To view the video, please go to: Today Show Features Gabe & Izzy |  |
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
Recent News
- International Reading Associations MagazineAugust September 2008BULLY PULPIT: Gabrielle Ford and Izzy bring message about bullying to teachers, studentsThe News & Observer - Raleigh, NCSeptember 24, 200821st Century Speakers Inc.The best source for the world's foremost speakers and celebritiesCosmopolitan MagazineGabe & Izzy are featured in the July issue of Cosmopolitan.July 2008News Channel 34 - Binghamton, NY:
News video:
Gabe & Izzy on Channel 34
June 18, 2008Mlive.com - Swartz Creek News:May 23, 2008Mlive.com:Fenton woman's tale about bullying inspires Burton studentsFebruary 25, 2008FoxNews.com:Woman and Her Dog Share Same Rare Neuromuscular DiseaseJanuary 04, 2008Mlive.com:Pet Story's Gabe and Izzy still dancingJanuary 03, 2008WCAX TV3 Vermont video presentation:Anti bullying speaker delivers on the dangers of school bullying
Quest Magazine:Quest, the official magazine of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, featured Gabe & Izzy: From a Cocoon to a Butterfly in Six YearsDominator Magazine:Gabe & Izzy featured in Dominator Magazine: Gabe and Izzy Take a Stand Against School Bullying and the August 2004 issue. See: From Where I Sit
Recently Updated & Favorites
10.10.08: Articles > BULLY PULPIT
9.29.08: Gabe's Blog
9.29.08: Gabe &s Izzy's New Online Store!
8.11.08: The Book :: Still Dancing - Sign up for e-mail notification!
4.18.08: Izzy's 8th Birthday Party & Gabe's Book Signing!
2.20.07: Letters To Gabe & Izzy - Actual letters from children & teachers.
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
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