Gabe and Izzy are a young woman (Gabrielle) and Izzy (a coonhound) who speak to young teens about bullying. Gabe, who was once a ballerina, was diagnosed with a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, Friedfreich's Ataxia. She was bullied by her classmates and by the graduation time, she found herself depressed and unwilling to leave her house, embarrassed and ashamed of her disease.
Izzy later became ill with a similar disease, and Gabe had to face the world to get her pet and friend the best treatment available. Because of Izzy, Gabe was forced to face the world and her challenges, and she now speaks to young teens about her story and about bullying.
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