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Gabe & Izzy,

You have reinforced my belief in the "power of one" through your courage to spread an epedemic message. It is my hope, your honesty will spread and a zero tolerance will trump "fears" that prevent able decision makers to step up to the plate. You certainly did.

posted by Pamela Barc on July 19, 2008 11:30 AM

My sister read an article about you in Cosmo, she told me about it. I also have Friedreich's ataxia and it is inspiring to read about other people like me. While I didn't get bullied as much physically in high school, probably because I am over six feet and while I would be less then useless in a fight I am a big guy. I did get picked on a lot. It is just nice to here about other people out there like me.

Wes

posted by Wes Gates on July 4, 2008 10:37 PM

Dear Gabe,
Thank you so much for comming to my school (maine-endwell middle)
and telling everyone how harsh it is to be bullied. what I think is important is that everyone was paying attention and you were not the kind of person who has a pitty-me i have a disease and have been bullied attitude. You are so inspiring! I know how it feels to be bullied and it isnt fun. thank you again!

Kaitlin c.

posted by Kaitlin C. on June 28, 2008 8:08 PM

Hi
Just seen a posting on utube love Izzy. I've had Ataxia for 36years love your website its so inspiring.

Sarah UK

posted by Sarah Lacey on June 26, 2008 10:12 AM

hi im joey. you came to my school a couple of weeks ago. my school name was homer brink. you told us about how you got bullied around in your school im sorry that happened thats happened to me before to because i broke my leg people used to trip me...

posted by joeyrules79 on June 25, 2008 5:48 PM

when you came to Endwell NY I was it was very cool for you to come THANK YOU GABE AND IZZY!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by zach on June 25, 2008 8:14 AM

Gabe I just wanted to let you know that after you came to our school MEMS , I have seen a very good change in many of our students that is amazing ! You are so blessed to be able to bring your message the way you so , stay well and give Izzy a big kiss for me!

posted by paula kinne on June 24, 2008 10:58 AM

you are right about every thing bulling is rong and i get bulled sometimes and i dont lke it i told them to go to your web site and they said that they were sorry and i thank you 4 you making the school vesits . if you did not do the school veirts i would still getting bulled

posted by derrick on June 23, 2008 10:32 AM

Thank you, for every thing you taught the classes at Homer Brink!!
Morgan, Mary Kate and Freckles (our dog)and grades 3-5 at homer brink!!

posted by Morgan on June 21, 2008 2:31 PM

Hi gabe this riley you viseted my school Mcgrath elementary. I just wanted to stop by and tell you hi and i also wanted to ask you a quick quiestion. Did you like being teased by other kids in your school?

posted by Riley on June 19, 2008 1:33 PM

you came to my school hommer brink last week and i just wanted to say that you and your dog rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by michael on June 18, 2008 6:01 PM

Dear Gabe and izzy,
Thank you for coming to our school our school (Homer Brink). I think that your program is very inspering for a bullying problem.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan

posted by Dan on June 17, 2008 9:40 AM

Hi Gabe and Izzy, Thank you for coming to our school.I love you Gabe and Izzy too. I loved your presentation. I wish there were no such thing as a bully. Have a wonderful summer!!!!

posted by Drew on June 17, 2008 9:23 AM

Hi Gabe and Izzy, Thank you for coming to our school.I love you Gabe and Izzy too. I loved your presentation. I wish there were no such thing as a bully. Have a wonderful summer!!!!

posted by Drew on June 17, 2008 9:21 AM

hi,
Gabe and izzy thank you for coming to our school!I like your dog izzy she is very good for a petting dog? Where are u going next?Can you anwser these please.Have fun

posted by shane on June 17, 2008 9:20 AM

Hi Gabe thank you for coming to our school. I liked Izzy she is a nice dog for just sitting there and letting people pet her. Where are you going next? I think that everybody will stop being mean once they here what you have to say. Have you bin to a lot of places? I hope to here from you soon from emily laubert.

posted by emily on June 17, 2008 9:19 AM

Hi,
Gabe I had lots of fun when I had lunch with you and izzy . I want to talk with Madiline and you on her email. How is izzy wizzy ? Do you like that name ? You can anwser these ? on your sisters email . Tell your sister i said hi please. I hope you would come back. Izzy you rock.

Talk to you letter
Courtney

posted by Courtney on June 17, 2008 9:18 AM

Thank you for teaching me how it feels to be bullied and how it can effect your life. If I was ever bullied like that I would definatly tell someone.

posted by Annie on June 17, 2008 9:16 AM

Gabe you are such an inspiration you are so awesome. I would like to see you speak again. and peace to Izzy too. you touched everybody at our school. you also touched some of the hardest kids to touch in my my classes. i really hope you email me back because i never want to forget you. and i have so much more to ask. bye

posted by unanamous on June 16, 2008 9:04 PM

gabe you are such an inspiration you are so awesome. I would like to see you speak again. and peace to izzy too.

posted by unanamous on June 16, 2008 9:00 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy I saw you guys at my school(Maine Endwell Midde School), you changed me entirely I use to lie, and sometimes act like a bully when I didn't know I was hurting other People around me. but people bully on me to so I might of been standing up for myself but I understand what you said today that 2 wrongs don't make a right. I was going to ask you today, When you were getting bullied did you ever tell anyone that bullied you to stop, or tell them about your disorder?
Also I really hope you live your life you want to and hope that nothing will get in your way. Also I would like to tell you and Izzy that I appreciated you coming to my school , and good luck in all your dreams.

P.S. I always wanted to be a doctor, today you brought me to a new step of my life and I wish I could bring you the next new step to yours.


Your Maine Endwell MS friend,
Felicia

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by Felicia on June 16, 2008 6:45 PM

Hello again.. I heard you went to M.M. and H.B. that is so cool! Once again, thanks for coming to M.E.M.S. I really, really enjoyed it! Hope all is well.
Luv~Melanie N.
P.S. Give Izzy my love.

posted by Melanie N. on June 16, 2008 6:08 PM

Hello Gabe, Izzy and the whole Ford family!

Thank you so very much for visiting us in Maine Endwell. You are an amazing family with a very special message. I am so pleased that we met and am touched by the impact that you had on our students. We all wish that you lived in our town, we would embrace you as the wonderful person you are. Sincerely, Marisa Maney

posted by Marisa on June 16, 2008 9:12 AM

i really think you are an insperation

posted by jori on June 15, 2008 9:44 PM

you are awsome

posted by cameran on June 15, 2008 12:26 PM

Hi Gabe thank you for comming to homer brink elementary school to talk to us about how bad it is to bully kids and i was really touched by your story of your life growing up, and i promised i will never ever hurt anyones feelings because it is just really bad!

posted by Cassandra on June 14, 2008 2:21 PM

♥heyy gabe heyy izzy heyy gabe's mom n sis hows everything? i wanted u to no that i respect u all 100%. gabe wents i herd that u were comein to my skool i new i wanted to meet u cuz ur my IDOL n so is izzy i hope u guys r doin well n i will miss u guys alot♥

posted by brianna on June 14, 2008 11:25 AM

Hi gabe and izzy I was at the school you just visited "hommer brink elementary school". i told you i would comment so her i am.i just wanted to tell you how insporational you and izzy are.you really inspired me.you tought me alot today.tell izzy i said hi.from,corey.

posted by corey on June 13, 2008 10:03 PM

Gabe, Your presentation was so moving and eye opening for my son Adam. He was the first to give you a hug at Maine Endwell Middle School on 6/12/08. He was the one with a bright orange shirt. You are doing a great thing and you are a very special young lady. I hope that you will return to our school district again next year. Your mother is a very special lady too. We spoke briefly at Homer Brink Elementary School

posted by diane kozecke on June 13, 2008 9:35 PM

thank you gabe and izzy for coming to homer brink elemetary you helped us so much I just told my mom about you email me at

posted by joey on June 13, 2008 9:20 PM

dear gabe i loved your speach you gave to us today. i hope you live a great life. i love your dog to he or she was soooooo cute. have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by Siena on June 13, 2008 8:47 PM

Hi. You came to my school today. I just wanted to let you know that my greatgrandma had the same problem you do. She died when i was just 3. And i also got bullied in 1 to 3 grade and it was so embarresing because i had really bad balance and i fell alot. I hope u and izzy have fun doing what u do because u send a good mesage to kids everywhere.

posted by Jonathan on June 13, 2008 7:18 PM

dear Gabe & Izzy,
Thnx 4 Coming 2 my school today! I get buillied evey day.Most people make fun of me because im the shortest and youngest in my class. once, this one boy that doesn't like me, took a handfull of catapillers when i was ouot side , and he poured them all in my hair! UHH!i wanted to KILL HIM!
Thnx 4 coming 2 homer brink today!
Love,
Connor

posted by Connor on June 13, 2008 6:59 PM

thank you for tiling us a but bulling. it was nise of you for coming to new york gabe and izzy. hope you had a nise time in new york gabe and izzy.
from,
sayword

posted by sayword on June 13, 2008 5:38 PM

ithink that you are a really good person to show who you are.

posted by Amanda on June 13, 2008 5:05 PM

hello Gabe! how are you? well you were at Homer Brink today, and i was the girl who had a jersey on. Well i just was bored so i just wanted to send you a comment. well send me back please!

posted by gulnara b on June 13, 2008 5:03 PM

gabe i think u have made a diffrence to my school thanks a bunch !!
after we left the assembly a lot of the class bullys apologized to me and my friends we apreciate you for making a diffrence in the world . yours truly , Taina .

posted by taina on June 13, 2008 5:00 PM

Dear gabe, I was at Homer Brink today 6/13/08. I hope you remember me, I am BEN. please write back.

posted by Ben on June 13, 2008 4:27 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy,
This is Brittany you came to my school Homer Brink Elementary today you came and you showed you morning show video and the pictures (really cute pictures they were) and I will leave a bunch of compliments as I always would and I wish I could talk to you all day I would love to hang out with you for a day too! I honestly think you're a awsome person unlike any other and you deserve a happy, awesome life and you have one right now you and Izzy are the bestest of friends I have ever seen and I'm only 10 years old and I care about you and your family sooooooo much even though I just saw you all today. I'm a girl 10 years old and keep going as great as you are check in with you next week or even tommarow! Signed Brittany

posted by Brittany on June 13, 2008 4:22 PM

Hi,
I'm lauren as you already know. You came to my school on Friday June 13, and i didn't get to ask a question. When youy had to go out in public for izzy (P.S she's so cute). Was it a really hard struggle to get used to people like being nasty to you because you were in a wheelchair or not.

posted by Lauren on June 13, 2008 4:00 PM

I thin you are really pretty and that you are brave. I also thin that Izzy is real cute too.

posted by Megan on June 13, 2008 3:59 PM

u are very inspiring come back to maine endwell next year =p

posted by noah on June 13, 2008 3:55 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy I would like to tell you about this boy who bullys me in school, well you see he makes makes fun of me but he hurts me phsially and emotionaly what should I do? please write back thanks

posted by Madison on June 13, 2008 3:33 PM

I would just like to say that I think you are amazing about dealing with this stuff and i think you didn't deserve what they did to you in school. I am a student at Maine Endwell Middle School and recently saw you there. I wish you the best of luck during your older years!!

posted by Malorie on June 13, 2008 3:18 PM

Hello!
I saw your segment on TV several months ago and found your story so touching and inspiring! I was amazed when I saw you at my school, Maine Memorial, yesterday. You have SO MUCH to be proud of! Your story MUST have made an impact on the children. I had to bite my cheeks to keep myself from crying in the beginning, but you stayed positive and you are an amazing girl! Thank you for the life lessons you are providing to the children of our country!

posted by Lynne Calvey on June 13, 2008 2:58 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy WOW im so happy that we got a oppertunity for you to come to our school. It was a great experience. You are so blessed to have Izzy in your life.I was wondering if we can be pen-pals! Can't wait till you write back to me!!!!!!!!!!:)

posted by Jessica on June 13, 2008 2:47 PM

I teach Kindergarten at Maine Memorial and my son Connor is also in Kindergarten here as well. I was very touched by your story and was extremely happy that you could come to share it with our children here in Maine, NY. Every child is affected by bullying in one way or another... observes it, participates in it or is the unfortunate recipient of it. I will always remember the words you shared. Thanks again for coming to our school!

posted by Shannon Gteen on June 13, 2008 1:59 PM

To Izzy: You are a living miracle and the cutest dog goodluck!

posted by Madison on June 13, 2008 1:37 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy I beleave that you are a true insparation and I can't beleave that anyone would pick on such a kind girl. You and Izzy have such a great conection and I think that is great for a girl to have that kind of bond with someone or something. I happen to have two dogs and I also have a special bond with them that no one can understand. Goodluck to the two of you.

posted by Madison on June 13, 2008 1:33 PM

Hi Gabe my name is sherry Im a teachers aide at MM and I want to thank u for telling us your story, When I was in school many years ago I was made fun of and called names So I know what u went though. I have a 15 year old son I tell him all the time not to make fun of other kids. thank u again keep in touch. Our class is a 12.1.1 and they realy like izzy. so give her a hug for them thanks sherry

posted by Mrs sherry schroedel on June 13, 2008 12:40 PM

gabe Im a teachers aide at Maine Memorel school. I just want to let u know I think your a very brave young lady. I talk to my son all the time about bullying. He is 15 and soon to be 16. I dont like the way kids are these days. When I was in school over 27 years ago I was the one that was bullyed and called names So I know what u went though. I think every child should be treated the same way rich or poor. I would love to here back from you and see how your doing. Your a very pritty young lady. thank u for coming to our school and sharing your story. Pleace give izzy a hug from our class. Our class is the special ed class. thank u sherry

posted by Mrs sherry schroedel on June 13, 2008 12:34 PM

You came to my school and talked to our school about bullying. Izzy is awsome and so are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by Grace on June 13, 2008 11:56 AM

Dear Gabe,
Thank you so much for coming to Maine Memorial yesterday to speak.
When you were talking I watched our students listening to you and I know that you connected with them. Because I was bullied myself when I was young I know just how destructive it can be. It has taken me years to gain back some of the confidence in myself that bullying took away. The mission you are on is an important one and I have tremendous respect for you. You are a very courageous young lady.
My best wishes to you and Izzy,
Linda Austin

posted by Linda Austin on June 13, 2008 11:02 AM

Gabe and Izzy, Thank you so much for coming to our school and sharing your story with us all. I am an aide in a kindergarten classroom and I appreciate so much what you and your family are doing to go around and encourage others and teach everyone the harm bullying can do. I know so many people who have such deep scars from what they went through as chidren and what your doing to help others is so unselfish and such an inspiration. You are truly a beautiful young woman inside and out, and the support your family gives you is wonderful. I will think of you often as I remember the time you spent at our school, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks again, You are truly an inspiration, sometimes we don't know why the Lord allows certain things in our lives, but know you are touching many lives in such a positive way. Sincerely, Laurie Kendrick

posted by Laurie Kendrick on June 13, 2008 10:35 AM

Gabe, You are a beautiful young lady that has touched my heart.
You are an insiration!

posted by Jeanne on June 13, 2008 10:25 AM

Hi Gabe and Izzy!

My name is Lorie Major and I am the Guidance Secretary that works in Guidance Office with Marisa Maney the person who arranged for you to come see us!

I just wanted to thank you so much for coming to Maine-Endwell Middle School! It was such a privledge to meet you and your family and have you visit with us here in the Guidance office.

Your presentation touched everyone here at the Middle School and we will all treasure your visit for years to come. The students talked about your visit all day and I'm sure you have touched their lives in manyh ways.

You have a wonderful family and it is such a great thing for you to spread the message about bullying!

Thank you and our family again for all of your hard work that you put into sending this message around the country. We hope you will all come back and visit us again and we wish you all the very best.

Thank you and Best Wishes to you all!

Lorie Major
Guidance Secretary
Maine-Endwell Middle School

posted by Lorie Major on June 13, 2008 8:03 AM

Hi, you came to my school today. The school was Maine Endwell Middle School. I just wanted to let you know how amazing I think you both are. I cried when you were speaking, I felt so bad that someone was treated in such a horrible way. You are both so inspirational to me & you've affected my life in such a huge way. I'll always remember you both as incredible. I'm such an animal lover myself & I was so amazed by how strong you both were. You're both struggling with illnesses & you still wanted to get your word out & that's truly commendable. You hugged everyone, you're such a sweetheart! :) Well, I guess that's all. I just wanted you to know that you're both such heroes to me. ♥

posted by Toniann on June 13, 2008 1:03 AM

Gabe- we met today at the Maine-Endwell Middle School presentation in Endwell, New York. I spoke to you about my brother who is paralyzed and lives in a hospital as he is also on a ventilator. I plan to show him articles about you and hope that he will be inspired to venture out into the world as you have- he will not leave his hospital room, even to go into the hall, as he is embarassed of his inablity to walk.Thank you so much for you beautiful message and spirit. I feel that I have become a better person just by speaking with you and witnessing your fortitude! God bless you and you family!
-Nanette Hlebica

posted by Nanette Hlebica on June 12, 2008 7:01 PM

Hi gabe and izzy,i think your are a real inspiration.You did and exelent job speaking at my school today.I just moved to the school this year and had a hard time ajusting because i was bullied.

posted by Tayor on June 12, 2008 6:51 PM

Dear Gabe and Izzy,
Thank you for coming to our school, Maine Endwell Middle, and sharing your story with us. I honestly appreciated it and it really ment something to me. In your speech you said to apologize to someone you picked on today because their might not be a tomorow... well guess what? I did. I went up to the girl and had a huge conversation on how sorry I am. She forgave me and now we say hi to each other in the hallway. You honestly touch my heart and made me rethink about my actions. Tonight when I say my prayer I am going to include you and Izzy and ask God to help everyone out in the world find a way to live and love life just like you. Thank you for everything.

♥ Love,
Chelsea

P.S. Everyone in school today was really nice to everyone especially in lunch today... I think it is because you touched all of us. Please feel free to e-mail me if you want when you have time because I don't want to forget about you and I have some questions I want to ask you. ♥ Thank you.

posted by chelsea on June 12, 2008 6:51 PM

Gabe,
I'm really happy you came to our school today. I'm sorry you got picked on. I am verrryyy sorry. I think you are very pretty!

posted by Madison on June 12, 2008 5:53 PM

thank you for comingto the maine endwell school.I love your prestason.You and your dog izzy are very nise. i hope you and izzy cane com bake to new york some time.i hope you had a good time in new york gabe an izzy.friday you whint to the school my mom works at. she works at homere breink.i hope you haid a good timein new york. have a good tripe home gabe and izzy and famly and frends.
from,sayword

posted by sayword on June 12, 2008 5:05 PM

Hi Gabe! You came and spoke at my school, Maine-Endwell Middle School today. I really enjoyed listening to what you had to say. I think you are a great person for doing what you do. You're an inspiration to me and my friends. Send my love to Izzy.

posted by Brooke on June 12, 2008 4:44 PM

Hey Gabe and Izzy. You and Izzy came to my school today. In new york.
(Endwell). You really inspired me. You helped me to learn not to listen to what bullys say because in the end it does hurt. I've been bullied a lot. And its very hurtful and painfull. Ive also learned not to bully anyone. And I never will because I think its wrong. Dont ever stop insipring people. You will change a lot of peoples lifes. I hope that you will get a chance to go to Maine Endwell High School next year. I'll be their next year. And I would love to be able to get another chance to talk to you again and get more inspired. You've changed my life<3. I'm glad you and Izzy have eachother.You're really an amazing person. I hope you can get a chance to email me back plese. ( ) thanks.

Love,
Jessica

posted by Jessica M. on June 12, 2008 4:29 PM

♥heyy just want to know if ur feelin better n izzy is 2 after all u had such a big long day n like i said ur my IDOL n know one else can take u nizzy way even if god trys to u guys r fighters n i know u guys will surrive this i saw u guys today n when i heard u talk bout it u rly got to me but i will always keep in touch with ya guys everyday n i'll seee how u n izzy r doin so i hope one day that u try n keep in touch to n u must get alot of coments everyday n u may or may not get to mine but if u do i just want u to know i love u n izzy i hope to get a photo with u n izzy♥

posted by brianna on June 12, 2008 3:58 PM

Gabe, thank you so much for coming to M.E.M.S. and bringing Izzy. I think that it is safe to say that you truly inspired many people at our school. Your story was touching to all of us, and I even cried the day they showed us the Animal Planet video. I know your speech was effective because all day long, all I heard was a bunch of "I'm sorry for hurting you that day" and "Its alright, thanks for apoligizing." So, that means that this speech was very helpful. So thanks again. Don't worry... I'll be keeping in touch!
~Melanie :)

posted by Melanie N. on June 12, 2008 3:41 PM

hey gabe and izzy. i just wanted to say thank you soooo much for coming to maine endwell middle school. i think that it is really nice of you to take all of your time to go to all different schools. you and izzy are amazing. i think that you also helped alot of people at my school because ther are many people who get bullied at my school. i really thought that your speech and your video was really cool and helpful. well i will defenently be posting more comments on your website so thanks you!!!!!!

posted by Emma p. on June 12, 2008 3:34 PM

Hi you came to Maine endwell middle school. I am an 8th grader there and wanted to lt you know that you really effected the lives of us there. I'm so glad you came to lil old Maine Endwell to share your story. I think its Great that you bring you dog. I also just recently got a dog, named Lucy after i love lucy. she had red hair, and is a labradoodle. Se also is a great companion that i got for christmas, and has her own story, she was abused. I know that dogs are so great and could have such an efffect. i think your effect was amazing and so effective! im so glad you came! -Megan!

posted by Megan on June 12, 2008 3:31 PM

Hello Gabe and Izzy!
You were at my school, Maine-Endwell middle School, today and i just wanted to pop in and say what a wonderful job you did and to thank you for coming all the way here. I really think you got a message through to our school! I have been "bullied" many times and i think you changed everyone view on that sublect! Also you have been made fun of and i think you dealed well and i also think you are absolutley beautiful!
Thank you very much, and best wishes to you ,your family,friends and Izzy!
sincerely,
Sabrina

posted by Sabrina on June 12, 2008 3:21 PM

Hi Gabe the presentation you did at my school today, 6/11/08 was amazing it was so sad how people treated you and I am so glad you can be a roll model and show people to just forget what they said. "hopefully if you respect them they will respect you". thank you for your Time in my school. Maine Endwell Middle School was proud to welcome you. Thank you.

posted by Joe P on June 12, 2008 3:02 PM

I LOVED YOUR ASSEMBLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i feel sory for you!!!!!the bruses sound pretty bad!!!love you

posted by makenzie on June 12, 2008 1:23 PM

Hi! my name is miranda . you came to maine-endwell middle school thursday, june 11 2008. what you said helped me think of what people think and what its like to be picked on even if its not your fault your like that. i cant believe how mean people were to you. its very mean. i was wondering if you have seen people that have picked on you when you were in school? also what would they think of you now? i mean you are a role model! they have probly seen you on TV or have heard about you going to schools to talk about bowlying. they probley want to go back in time and fix what they said and did to you. you are a great person to be around. thank you for reading my letter and it whould be great if you could get back to me! thank you and byeee!!!!

posted by Miranda on June 12, 2008 12:56 PM

I feel kind of bad for you because I have a disease but it's not as bad as dislexia, I have asthma, and i'm alergic to a pollen. My dad has Emphesyma and moved to Indiana in January, my big half sister Ashley has asthma, so I kind of know what it feels like to have a bad disease, and I know what it is like to be made fun of because me and my half sister, Ashley, make this strange hacking noise and not even doctors know why, but I am twelve years old and go Maine Endwell Middle School, i am a sixth grader suposed to be in 7th grade, I am from Mississippi, I hope that you and Lizz will be O.K.

posted by Christopher on June 12, 2008 12:40 PM

hey gabe and izzy. i am from maine endwell middle school. i was the one who asked you if you reply to the messages that people leave. so i hope that you fight this disease and beat it and your dog. so hope you feel better. if u get a chance please write back

posted by nate on June 12, 2008 12:34 PM

Gabe, it was a pleasure to have you come to Maine Enwdell middle school and tell us ur life on bulling. I know how you feel. i've been bullied before to. i wish u the best of luck and hope you and izzy get well and live the life you want to. don't let others pick on you or bully you. it was sad when i saw you and herd your stories about what happened to you and how you got bullied. i was tearing. i hope you can come back to our Maine Endwell School district and share to everyone else what had happened to you. i'm takin your advise on what you told me today. i'm goin to help others. well it's was nice talkin to you and seein you. i hope all as well and hope you will write me back to tell me more.. remember stay strong!
Love Corey Duffek 8th grader From Maine Endwell Middle School

posted by Corey on June 12, 2008 12:13 PM

Dear gabe,
It was nice for you to come to our school to teach us and explain your story to us about bulling. I know how you fell about how someone talks about you or hurt your feelings. I, myself have a disability. I have a physical disability, I only have one ear. when people see me with only one ear and talk about me behind my back, i feel sad and mad that they are talking behind my back about me. i wish you the best of luck throughout the rest of your life.
Love Taylor from Maine Endwell Middle School

posted by Taylor on June 12, 2008 12:12 PM

ur my IDOL n Izzy is 2 n i really hope more then one person said that ur my IDOL. i hope u n izzy stop by soon. i wish u n izzy the best of luck n i hope one day when i get older i can see u n izzy again soon. wut u said today was outstanding that i wanted to cry but i didnt cause i wanted to be strong like u n izzy. i'll always love u n izzy n i hope one day me u n izzy can take a photo together. when u said that u where gettin bulled i didnt know wut to think. i hope no1 bullys u now n
n 4ever on.
u n izzy will always live on no matter wut happens u guys r awesome n i hope that u have happy days.

posted by brianna on June 12, 2008 10:14 AM

hi this is derrick from main endwell middle school and you are cooler than those kids that picked on you and i hope you have a great day :]

posted by derrick on June 12, 2008 10:06 AM

thank you very much for coming to our school(maine-endwell) on june 12th it was a great speech i hope you can come back sometime and we would all really love that thanks again\

- zack

posted by zack on June 12, 2008 9:47 AM

You gave a wonderful presentation. Thank you for coming to MEMS.

posted by Rita on June 12, 2008 9:28 AM

Hello, I meet your family today on the flight from DTW to BUF. Your story is amazing as well as Izzy. Please keep up the great things you are doing and if there is anything you or your family needs please let me know. God bless you, Izzy and your family.

posted by Michael Kocurek on June 11, 2008 11:06 PM

Hey, I already commented before, but I just wanted to say hi and I wanted to wish you a great summer. You and Izzy are perfect friends! I can't imagine a better friendship. Well, gotta go. See you later!

posted by Olivia C. on June 10, 2008 7:05 PM

Hey Gabe and Izzy, I think you are both amazing, I was bullied in High School, I finally left school in 11th grade, after I was jumped by 10 girls and boys, all because I was different, I got my GED but I never forgot that these people took away a part of my life, I am now working with animals and have some good friends, there was a time where I felt my life was over, but there are some wonderful people out there and you cannot let bullies ruin your life. I am so happy you and Izzy are doing so well, you are a true role model, both you and Izzy.

posted by Chris on June 7, 2008 7:24 AM

You are so awesome. I wish you could come to McGrath every day. I wish I could be my best friend. You are so inspiring.You are one of the nicest people ever.I hope you never stop inspiring people to stop being a bully .Please come to McGrath next year.You have inspired me to not be a bully to anyone.And to not let bullying bother me ever again.

posted by Christopher on June 5, 2008 11:01 PM

hi gabe and izzy ur great at every thing you do I am from the school u just went to McGrath ele and u talks really make a diffrence

we love u

posted by alona on June 5, 2008 6:27 PM

hi you are amazing u came to our school mcgrath elemantary on jun 4

posted by anthony on June 5, 2008 5:51 PM

Im sorry that you were picked on. I really am. Wll, any way. I have a question, how do you get dressed in the moring? Im still very sorry!!! :[ . My full name is Jessica

posted by Jessica H. on June 5, 2008 7:05 AM

Hi Gabe!Here is my e-mail address: (please e-mail me back, we can be pen pals).I have so many things to tell you, first you changed my life. Thank you! I am nine years old and my name is Emma.My best friend Kayla (, she also wants to be pen pals with you) and I have a band, we're called the Rock Angels. Well I don't want to tell you all of my life because then I wouldn't be able to tell you anything when we e-mail each other. Thank you soooo much for changing my life (Izzy changed it too) and please e-mail me, I know I am just young and might be asking to much but maybe you could be my friend because I am not the popular type who has alot of friends.

Your friend,
Emma Hudson

posted by Emma on June 4, 2008 5:34 PM

Hi,I'm from McGrath and think you very brave.You fougt such a grate fight.

posted by erica on June 4, 2008 5:01 PM

Hi I am one of the girls kayla from McGrath Elementary I was Wondering if you wanted to be pen pals you are awesome and so is izzy that was a good message you gave now i think it could change are school ALOT!!!!!!!! thank you
Kayla

posted by Kayla on June 4, 2008 4:55 PM

Hi gabe u came to my school on wensday june 3 MCGRATH ELEMENRY next year r u going to come the west middle school in grand blanc. GABE u and IZZY make a great team hope u have a god day. :]

posted by megan on June 4, 2008 4:41 PM

It was wonderful seeing you again at McGrath today 6/4/08... it has been a long time. You've grown up to be a beautiful woman and I am most impressed at your speaking at schools. It was nice to see your mom and Rick. Keep up the good work... you've found your calling!

I know Jake (9 year old) will always remember your visit and Izzy.

Hugs
Becky

posted by Becky Thompson on June 4, 2008 4:30 PM

Gabe,
Your story is very touching. I'm sure you are an inspiration for many! Izzy is delightful. I have a Black and Tan Coonhound too...there just are no better friends! Bless you both!

posted by Rick on June 2, 2008 4:58 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy! On Friday May 30th, you visited my school. I would like to say I loved the assembly. My older brother has autism (Have you heard of it?) and he is in high school. He gets bullied all the time. Sometimes when me and my brother are in public, people look at him and laugh. I yell at them and tell other adults, including teachers. Am I doing this action correctly?

posted by Olivia on May 31, 2008 10:43 AM

Hey i was just wondering,
you know how it says your last name is Ford,
and I know your sisters(Madeline) is Hilman.
Is Ford really your last name?
[ps. Could You say Hi to Madeiline for me?]

posted by Jessica E. on May 30, 2008 7:40 PM

today you came to my school (AGS)and i really enjoyed having you. hearing what you said helped me understand that the littel things i do that may not seem like bullying can still hurt people's feelings. i thank you for inspiring me to ot care what people think of me. i think that its great how you accept yourself and teach other kids how to accept themselves. you have helped me to understand that people are sometimes different and that we should love them the same as our freinds. again, i want to thank you for coming to my school.
bye for now ,
erin f

posted by erin f. on May 30, 2008 3:59 PM

Hi,my name is curstyn.how are you doing?you came to my school (swartz creek middle school)i hope you are doing well please send me a message back

posted by Curstyn on May 29, 2008 7:22 PM

Rhonda-sorry, but I forget where to click to e-mail you.So---hope this doesn't cause any problems. Have been busy with radiation. Hope you are still doing fine. I enjoyed talking to you about our mutual journey.

posted by Jane Rodarte on May 27, 2008 12:06 PM

You are so pretty.

posted by Amber on May 21, 2008 5:19 PM

Hi I seen you at my school you went to swarts creek middle school
how is Izzy? Are you doing good to? you can type me back at

posted by Kayla on May 21, 2008 12:26 PM

Gabe & Izzy, I just finished visiting Your Guest Book. You two sure have inspired a lot of People. Tell all of the Family, especially Your Mother, I said hello. I am so happy & proud that I can tell everyone that all of You are part of My Family!! With Love, Your Cousin, Mike

posted by Mike Owens on May 14, 2008 11:12 AM

Hi, Plese email me when you get this also Izzy is really cute and looks like my dog and i wanted to give you a hug but i am shy around new people
thank you very much!
Lizzie U.

posted by Lizzie U. on May 7, 2008 7:52 PM

Hi! My name is Lizzie and I am from Richmond schools, a recent school you visited. I just wanted to say thank you and that you are a inspiration! thanks again

~Lizzie U.

posted by Lizzie U. on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM

Hi Gabe thankyou for coming to are school Richmond MI.Well thanks

posted by i love.......................CHEESE on May 6, 2008 4:47 PM

Hi Gabe its Catie from Richmond Middle School.How is it going?How is Izzy?

posted by Catie on May 5, 2008 4:14 PM

Hi Gabe
How are you doing I would just like to tell you that im gonna send you a comment like every day.I just wanted to tell you . Im gonna send you so many letters that youll probablly will get sick of me.Haha!!So anyways whats going on???

Bye-Bye
Catie

posted by Catie on May 4, 2008 7:05 PM

hey u came to my school oak valley acouple months ago and i was wondering were can i see your video on your site

posted by hayley on May 4, 2008 3:28 PM

Heyy! You came to my school earlier in the week, and I decided to come see your site... at like 2 in the morning. Your presentation was really inspiring. I would have cried but my makeup would have smudged haha :]. You're a really strong person. It takes alot of courage to do what you're doing.
Oh, and you're SO pretty, I just had to tell you! :] Thanks so much for coming, I hope all goes well for you.

posted by them on May 4, 2008 1:03 AM

hey izzy and Gabe,
i loved your presintation at hot springs middle school, i also love your web site it is so cool how you turned a terrible disease into a wonderful blessing. love haylee

posted by Haylee on May 3, 2008 9:11 PM

Thank You for coming to my school! It was a blast having you in Richmond, Michigan on Thursday! I wanted to thank you, because my cousin was a bully and then I told him it was a wrong thing to do!

posted by Raeshelle on May 3, 2008 10:54 AM

thank you for comming to our school, you've taught me a valuable lesson and you've inspired me to be a better person. i think you've made a diffrence in the world and taugh the kids how to help rather than hurt each other. i think it was unfair to you how people treated you just because they didint know what was going on in your life. ihope people dont treat you the same way and i wish you and izzy luck. your one in a million.
i'll always remember you
melissa

posted by melissa on May 2, 2008 9:55 PM

Dear Gabe and Izzy I just loved your presentation. I thought you were amazing. Izzy was just wonderful how she just laid there and was just totally relaxed. It's awesome how you and Izzy can take the same medication. Thank You for coming to Richmond High School. Izzy is just so sweet your very lucky to own her. I think it's amazing how you have the courage to talk about what has happened to you. It's awesome how many kids you have prevented from being bullied. Nice talking to you. love jackie harms

posted by jackie on May 2, 2008 6:54 PM

Hi whatsup?
Oh by the way i would really like if you emailed me back

posted by Catie on May 2, 2008 6:11 PM

Hi Gabe hows it going i hope that the people who bullied you apologize.it was wrong for them to tease ,make fun of you, hit you and whatever else they did.I am very sorry for you . I wont mention names but ive been called names all though people said it straight to my face and was meaning it as a funny way.But like you said when people call you names and mean it as a joke it is still kindof hurtfull, even if they dont realize it could be hurtful, and sometimes people call you names and hit you and they do it on purpose.Anyways thankyou for coming to are school and teaching us about bullying.You have tought me how that such little things can be so hurtful and sometimes its ok but sometimes it just goes to far.Well thankyou. And a couple more things I saw a picture of you and your dogs.Are thoes your dogs?But I might be getting a toy poddle this summer.Any advice?Your dogs are really cute by the way.

Thanyou for all thta you have done.
Catie R

posted by Catie on May 2, 2008 6:09 PM

Hi Again,

Now that i really think about it I feel luckier than ever. I mean at least I have a great life like you and thats all that counts. It doesn't count if you have 20 friends or none all that matters is that you love your life your friends and family and thats what counts.

I learned alot from you.

Erica

posted by Erica on May 2, 2008 6:03 PM

i just meet you at richmond high school and i thought that you did a great job and you are my idol
from,
chelsea

posted by chelsea on May 2, 2008 5:23 PM

thanks for coming to richmond michigan and teaching why not to boly and i thought twise and i dident tez eney body today and said sorry thanks for changing my life and not to tease eny one becose there nicer wgen u dont tez them thanks

posted by nick on May 2, 2008 4:39 PM

spank you for coming to our school!!! if you emailed me back i would totally love that!!!! thanks a million!!!!
♥Emily

posted by emily on May 2, 2008 3:48 PM

Dear Gabe and Izzy,
Thank you for teaching me a very valuable and important lesson. I very much apreciate you coming to our school and telling us how that bullying is wrong. Thankyou also Gabes mom and Izzy.
Always Remember you,
Catie

posted by Catie on May 2, 2008 9:37 AM

you are nice for coming to my school

posted by Jamal Shockocon on May 2, 2008 9:36 AM

Dear, Izzy you are really sweet but i wish you would have standed up,lol.well you were realy cool and big
thank you for coming.

posted by Dillon on May 2, 2008 9:35 AM

Dear Gabe and Izzy,you are so cool ,Gabe you are sosososo sweet.

posted by jacqueline on May 2, 2008 9:35 AM

dear,Gabe and Izzy thanks for coming to our school to tell us how to deal with bullying. i hope you will come again. i hope at your 10 year school reunion that every one is nice to you and says sorry for what they did to you.
your friend, Jacob
PS. say hi to Izzy for me.

posted by jacob on May 2, 2008 9:34 AM

Thank you for coming to our school you were a real inspiration. you should never give up. I hope you will teach more bullies a lesson to stop bullying

posted by Nick on May 2, 2008 9:33 AM

hi gabe and izzy you inspired alot of us to think about bulling. i have one question if you ever had to talk to the kids that bully you what would you say to them.

bye hailey from richmond middle school

posted by Hailey on May 2, 2008 9:32 AM

I fell sorry for you and izzy since you came.
I want to be you and izzy's friend .

posted by Megan on May 2, 2008 9:30 AM

i loved your speach.I think it rocked. Some kids dont know how much damadge they are doing when they bulley like that.And i think izzy is a really cool dog.

ps you really proved a point at Richmond.
By Mitchell

posted by Mitchll on May 2, 2008 9:29 AM

dear Gabe and Izzy,
i really injured you coming to Richmond. i love your speech. i would love to meet you again. also thank you for talking about how bullies can be hurtful they could be.

posted by jewel on May 2, 2008 9:29 AM

Dear Gabe and izzy. Thank you for coming to our school. I learned alot about how bullying can affect people. My school was richmond high school. Well I am in the middle school but you came to the high school to speak! i think you are very brave to go up there and talk about bad things that have happened to you. everyone was asking questions about Izzy but i have a million questions for you! your friend, Hannah!!!!!!

posted by Hannah on May 2, 2008 9:28 AM

thank you for coming to Richmond middle school. i am the girl that huged you. i love your dog. you inspired everyone to stop bullying. You helped my school in so many ways. nice talking to you

BY FROM JILL RICHMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL!

posted by jill on May 2, 2008 9:28 AM

dear,Gabe, I want to thank you for all you have done.Gabe it is really nice of you to come to my school.You are really amazing. Well thank you
You are a great person

posted by Dillon on May 2, 2008 9:27 AM

Dear Gabe and Izzy I just loved your presentation. I thought you were amazing. Izzy was just wonderful how she just laid there and was just totally relaxed. It's awesome how you and Izzy can take the same medication. Thank You for coming to Richmond High School. Izzy is just so sweet your very lucky to own her. I think it's amazing how you have the courage to talk about what has happened to you. It's awesome how many kids you have prevented from being bullied. Nice talking to you. Love, Madison

posted by Madison on May 2, 2008 9:27 AM

I loved your show yesturday it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!when i walked up to you to give you a hug i could barely tell that you had anything wrong with you if some body never knew you and never heard of you they would not even be able to tell that you had a diesese i love your show and hope you guys find a cure!! send me messages back pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaase<3

posted by Taylor on May 2, 2008 9:26 AM

That was an awesome show about bullying but I'm sorry what happened to you when you where young.

posted by Daniel on May 2, 2008 9:25 AM

thanks for comeing to our school you guys rock. keep going and maybe you should get a second dog to make you twice as happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (^=}

posted by Hello2 on May 2, 2008 9:25 AM

Your show was very sad.

posted by michael on May 2, 2008 9:24 AM

hey Gabe and izzy thanks for comming to our school.!

posted by Hello on May 2, 2008 9:21 AM

your story really touched me at the richmond high school today on the 5-1-08 .i feel your pain my aunt has the same disease as you . but i am still there for her always . if i new you back then i would have stood up for you and said leave her alone and stop that i hope you like the messsage. well it was nice seeing you today at the high school. have a great year. say hi to izzy .p.s. hi izzy oxoxoxox

posted by ryan on May 1, 2008 10:32 PM

I feel bad for you because I think bullying is rong to.

sincerly
Alex P,Hot springs SD

posted by Alex on May 1, 2008 10:11 PM

You told my school about bulling and I just wanted to say you changed my life completly. today if May 1, 2008 and you came to Richmond Middle School. I am a 12 year old boy and have 3 kids that allways push me around. After your speach all 3 came up to me and sayed we are sorry we pushed you around and called you names. i was thinking to my self should i relly belive this is relly happoning. So you have inspired me to live by a modo i hope you like it ( live eatch day like it is your last). i have become a nicer more drivin indivugal. i loved your speach and if i could i would like to hear it over and over again. i wish i could help you talk about bulling so that more people no that bulling is bad.
i also wanted to say you dont look your age you dont look a day over 18. also i wanted to say thank you for the hug and i think you are relly nice and pritty. also tell izzy that i sayed hi. i will mever forget what you sayed and you will allways be a big part of my life. i will allways rember you and i will allways rember your speach. i hope you have a good life becouse i do and i hope izzy is around for many years. during the hold presintation i cryed. that maed people pick on me even more. my name is jackson wonsowicz of richmond middle school in 7th grade i would love to meet you in person again. so next time your in richmond i would love if you called me to the offis so i can talk with youabout how in one day of you talking how much my life has changed. you are my new hero. i hope you can come to are school again. we all loved you and would like to see you again o and im going to get one of your no bulling t shirts. love jackson of richmond middle school 7th grade

posted by Jackson Ryan on May 1, 2008 8:45 PM

dear gabe and izzy, thank you so much for coming to our school. you did an awesome job when you were up on stage. i could never do that. now i realized that bullying can be very hurtful, so thats why i want it to stop!please email me back if you can i really want to hear from you soon.i look up to you. love megan! thanks for reading this

posted by megan on May 1, 2008 8:43 PM

i just wanted to say that i really listened to what you said and i have somethig to say about it. there is this boy in my class that everyone hates and i'm like his only friend. i'm goin to be help him make more friends and people to like him as a friend.

posted by rosie on May 1, 2008 8:38 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy! Isaw u today May 1st. I thought ur stiry was so inspiring. I thank u so much 4 coming to our school and talking to us! I hope u had fun and I hope maybe sometime in the future u can come back!! Well i left u my email so give me a message when u get this and so we can communicate. like frends

posted by Lindsey on May 1, 2008 8:36 PM

i love your message today at Richmond High School. it was grate. i want to feel bad for you and Izzy but you dont like people to feel bad for you and i hope Izzy has a long life. My old dog we had to put her down because she was to old and she was suffering like she was blind in one eye and she had atheridus. and now i am trying to canvince my mom and dad to get me another dog but they wont.

with love, yours truly
jennifer

posted by jennifer on May 1, 2008 8:26 PM

hey Gabe and Izzy,5/1/08
Today you were at Richmond,MI and you inspired me to help fight against bullying.I love how you are a strong independent women, and how you love animals just like me!!!!!!!!!!!! When I grow up I want to help abused animals so they have a safe place to live. Give Izzy a kiss for me well got to go bye!

posted by Samantha on May 1, 2008 7:55 PM

I am so sorry for you. You dog Izzy is so cute though! I would like to be your friend. we can chat online. e mail me sometime!

P.S. Im from Richmond Middle School!

posted by Khelsea on May 1, 2008 7:26 PM

Dear Gabe & Izzy,
Thank you for comeing to the Richmond High School to talk to us. I think you were brave to go into other schools after what had happened to you in your school, I know how it feels I get teased to. my name is Tabitha(my address is ). If you could can you please send me a letter in the mail singed by you and izzy's paw print(with izzy's name under it please)i would realy be thankful for that.

Love,
Tabitha

posted by tabitha on May 1, 2008 7:25 PM

hey Gabe and Izzy Im from Richmond schools i wanted to say i learnd so much from whicht u were telling us . It really help me understand how people feel when u r bully . I love that u come and talk to us and show me that u can over come anything .. thanks so much Gabe and izzy

posted by Kelly on May 1, 2008 7:13 PM

You and izzy really inspire me. I just want to thank you for coming to speak to the Richmond,MI middle schoolers, on May 1 2008. I was one of the fith graders. I dont know if you remember but I was the boy with really long hair and shook your hand.
your friend AJ

posted by Aj on May 1, 2008 7:02 PM

Hi im makenzie from your presentation at Richmond High School.... Thank you soo much for coming to our school and sharing your past experience!! It was a great presentation!!! Thank you once again!!!

posted by Makenzie on May 1, 2008 6:55 PM

Thanks for the presentation Gabe. Your dog is really cute and I hope he can live for as long as he can. I hope you feel better
From,
Matthew

posted by Matthew on May 1, 2008 6:44 PM

hey gabe and izzy,
i just wanted to say thanks for everything!!! i used to bully this one girl and i guess i never really felt how she felt about it but after today, i came up to her and told her i was sorry about how i treated her.. thank you for coming to richmond high school today!!

posted by Emily on May 1, 2008 6:32 PM

Dear Gabe and Izzy, Your story is truely inspring. When you came to Richmond Middle School on 5-1-08 you had everyone that day saying that they were sorry for whatever that they had done. I feel your pain, i'm in 8th grade and when the teacher walk out of the room somone started to stab me with a pen, around 7-8 times. That day i took pictures on my phone of the stabs. then my brother was snooping through my phone and found them, he told my mom and dad, i lied to my parents and told them i took care of my problem. so they wouldn't go and embarses me in front of my friends. All that i did was avoid the kid but he still makes fun of me. I thought after the assembly he might say he was sorry but he didn't. He is one of those people who only care about themselves. Thank you for giving me the courage to forgive others for what they did and inspire me by you story.

posted by Austin on May 1, 2008 5:54 PM

I just want to thank you for comeing to the Richmond High Schoo,my friend Shelby well she told me that after your speech there were still kids bulling her what should I tell her?

posted by Kaylynn on May 1, 2008 5:50 PM

Hey its me Brie! Im the one who took a picture of you and Izzy today at the high school! so whats up?! I loved your story! it was sad and inspiring! You'll have to let me know when your book comes out! I love reading! and your book sounds like it will be really good!

posted by Brie on May 1, 2008 5:30 PM

thank you for coming to our school. i was at richmond. alot of times people make fun of me because im short but u taght me a good lessona. i look up to you
-kayde

posted by kayde on May 1, 2008 5:24 PM

thanks for coming to richmond high school u relly helped me see how it feels to get bullied and to stop bullying my brother and other people:~)

posted by samantha on May 1, 2008 5:16 PM

Thank you for coming to richmond,it was a cool speech and I learned alot about bullying and how it can effect other people. Your a nice person and help out alot by doing these speechs.

posted by c on May 1, 2008 4:54 PM

Gab,
You came to my school and everyone loved your speach. You have made a big difference in my life. I get very frusteraded with people very easy and i take stuff out of other people because of problems at home and i no i should not but it just happens. Alot of kids make fun of other people and it's not right. I am starting to relize that it does hurt other peoples feelings and i stopped after your speach. So thank you so much for taking your time and doing to right things for others. Im so sorry that this happened to you but think about it your still the same nice and generous person you were 16 years ago and i just wanted to tell you thank you and your such a great person

Hether♥

posted by Heather on May 1, 2008 4:39 PM

dear gabe,
hi im leah and u came too my school in richmond today
i get into fights with kids at my school because they think it is fun too call me names and make fun of me
im glad u came,i feel like i dont have too fight anymore.
thank u
ur my hero.

posted by leah on May 1, 2008 4:33 PM

I just wanted to say to Gabe thanks for coming to our school. People like you make the world a better place. Although Izzy looked a little tired today. You are an amazing person.

Stephanie

posted by stephanie on May 1, 2008 4:26 PM

Hi,
i saw you today(5/1/08)and it was great!!! Thanks for coming to Richmond middle school!!! Izzy is so cute. That was a wonderful story!!! I always wanted a dog like Izzy!!! I told my mom all about it and she felt bad for you and Izzy and wanted me to thank you for coming out. Have fun!!!

Bye,
Erica :)

posted by Erica on May 1, 2008 4:14 PM

dear Gabe, thank you for coming to our school. I loved having you at Richmond High school. You really are my hero. I think you have really changed my life. Thank you so much. and Izzy is adorable. I love the puppy picture of him too.

♥Cassie=]

posted by cassie on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM

Gabe,
I really enjoyed your speech you presented here at Richmond Middle School today. I thought it was very inspiring. My little sister is 11 years old and was diagnosed at birth with a disease called Wolfehirshorn. She still wheres dipers and can't talk at all. She will mummble and try to talk but all that comes out sounds like baby talk. Your speech you gave today inspired me so much to help my sister, Brianna, more and accomplish more in school and in everyday activities. So I just wanted to tell you that you and Izzy did wonderful and I am excited to hopefully hear for you again!

Thanx again! ♥Alyssa Keller♥ 12 yrs. old

posted by Alyssa on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM

hello im dionte from Richmond, MI and i just wanted to say great site!!! I have a site too its http://1hampster1.wordpress.com

posted by dionte on May 1, 2008 3:38 PM

You are so inspiring. I loved to see you and izzy.

posted by Kim on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM

I LOVED you and izzy! You Guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by malissa on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM

You are truly an inspiration not only to students but to adults also. You have touched my life forever and I will never forget you and Izzy. Your story is so inspiring how you have overcome bullying and your nerve disease. God has given you a wonderful gift of being a motivational speaker and changing people's lives. Keep telling your story and don't forget what a terrific young woman you are. Thank you so much for coming to Hot Springs and sharing your story.

posted by Jane on April 26, 2008 9:27 AM

Dear Gabe & izzy,
You both are so awsome, Thank you so much for comming to our scho ol you tought us a bunch of things about bulling.

I HOPE THAT YOU AND IZZY CAN COME AGAIN TO OUR SCHOOL. YOU GUYS ROCK!

WE LOVE YOU, L AND S AND LO

posted by on April 25, 2008 6:49 PM

Hey Gabe,
I loved your talk, and I think Izzy is soooo cute! I was just wondering if you could send me your autograph & Izzys paw print. Me mailing adress is .
YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!!!!!!

love,
Hailey & Courtney
xxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by Hailey E. & Courtney on April 25, 2008 12:44 PM

Thank You Very Much for coming to Hot Springs Middle School, we loved you very much and if you remember us we are the guys that hugged you. I think that you are a very pretty and talented girl and I just want to tell you that you are a great motivator for our school.
P.S. You had a great impact on me.

posted by Dalton & Adam on April 25, 2008 1:14 AM

Thank you for teaching us how you learned to be nice to people. And thank you for teaching us about not being bullies and letting us pet your dog. I loved the program that you gave and the pictures you showed us.
Love, Tiana

posted by Tiana on April 24, 2008 8:36 PM

I hope you and you and your dog can back sometime in Hot Springs SD TO TALK to us agin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii loveuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

posted by kylie on April 24, 2008 5:45 PM

I'm kind of like you.I got bullied a lot too.

posted by Micheal Mileusnich say (m-loose-nick-) on April 24, 2008 4:01 PM

Dear Gabe and Izzy,
Ihad a good time at your program.I just wondered if I can ask you a question about how you felt about people calling you names and knocking books out of your hands.Well I mean I feel bad for you about you losing your balance.So I am liking your web site.I hope you can walk and can take care of your dog better and easyer.
So how did you feel when your mom toled you that you have diagnose.Your program about bulling people tot me a leson about if you see someone getting bulled you should go and stand up for them.You are not the only one getting bullied I mean I got bulled too and I can tell you gitting bulled is not fun for you and me.Do you like getting bulled.I hate getting bulled well by

posted by RACE on April 24, 2008 3:35 PM

You are so strong and brave. You are my role model.

posted by Kyla on April 24, 2008 2:19 PM

Dear Gabe & Izzy
it was very interesting listening to you. I hope I can see you and izzy & listen to you again
whether its on TV or in person in hot springs
your friend,
Zach
P.S Tell izzy I said hi, please write back

posted by Zach on April 24, 2008 2:16 PM

I liked how you showed the slide show. What I liked about it was how you shoed the things about you dancing and High School and I liked your dog Izzy hope I see you again.

posted by Jared on April 24, 2008 2:08 PM

I liked when you told about izzy and how old she was.im in 5th grade i live in hot springs sd. i like that you gave izzy a birthday party.i hope you enjoy traveling and telling kids about bullying!!!!!!!!!

posted by jennica on April 24, 2008 1:56 PM

I had to drop a note to say thank you for all you do! Keep up the outsatnding work. As an Alternative Education Instructor, I appreciate what you are doing. I truly respect you taking care of Izzy through her illness and her of you. Most people do not value life especially, animals, they see them as disposable entities. But to care for those who can't care for themselves is to be truly rewarded. May God shine constant light upon you and Izzy.
Again I say thank you for those who you have touched and those whom you will in the future, because of work like yours and others maybe true peace in this world of ours may be acheived.
Thanks for the motivation and inspiration.

posted by Lance Enderle on April 21, 2008 12:58 PM

I love how U came to Scarlett Middle School and said stuff about Bullying and to tell you the truth I used to be a bully but now Im not anymore so thank you so much!!!!!!!

P.S. Please write back

posted by Brandon on April 18, 2008 3:50 PM

Hey gabe you came to my school and I really liked your speech. I actually thought that you were beautiful and cool. I wish I could be friends with you. But I'm to young to travel with you.

Stay cool Gabe and Izzy--- Christopher

posted by Chris on April 18, 2008 2:08 PM

Gabe-
You helped our school in so many ways. There has been less bullying already. Thank you for coming to our school. You really made a difference. You are truly an inspiration. You're story is amazing and incredibly sad. When you came to Scarlett Middle School you made about 80 people cry.

posted by Briana on April 18, 2008 12:52 PM

Hey I sent you another message but I did not finish. I loved your talk it did make a change in my life. I do agree that name calling is the worst and I hope taht you will kinda put those in your past but I know that it is not that easy. Izzy is so cute and I have a cat whose name si Nemo and he is my best friend. When I am upset he is always with me rubbing up on me. The weird thing is that he likes to lick my neck at night like I am his mom or something. If anything was ever to happen to him I would be lost without him because he is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met. I really enjoyed looking at your pictures and watching the animal planet video and the today show. The song that was on your own video about bullying kinda made me get teary eye cause it was a very sad song. Thank for the lesson

sincerly,
Kymberlee from
Scarlett Middle

posted by Kymberlee on April 18, 2008 12:48 PM

I use to be bulled so bad i would want 2 cry so i would be mean 2 others but now i don t have 2 be so mean thank u i hope 2 see u agin some day

love_maria

posted by maria O. on April 18, 2008 12:41 PM

You are such an inspiration to me and people who are bullied and who bully others. Thank you for coming to my school and speaking about bullying. Your speech helped me to become stronger when standing up for myself when I'm being bullied or talked about. and not as passive. I also learned how to become more gentle when standing up for myself and not become a bully myself.
P.S. Your dog, Izzy, is so CUTE!

posted by Alicia on April 18, 2008 12:41 PM

Hey I really enjoyed when you came to school and tallked to us. It inspired me and i hope you will be able to come back to Scarlett soon and i LOVED looking at you pictures.

posted by Briana on April 18, 2008 12:40 PM

Hey you are such an inspiration and my cat is my best friend

posted by Kymberlee on April 18, 2008 12:33 PM

You came to my school yesterday and I really appreciated it. Also you know that dog magnet you have with the hearts for it's eyes? I am the one who gave it to you I hope you like it!!! I can not wait till your book comes out I am going to buy it the first day it comes out!!!

posted by Brianna on April 18, 2008 12:32 PM

i think its really cool you being a motivated speaker. thanks for visiting scarlett

posted by kassandria on April 18, 2008 12:31 PM

Hi Gabe I love your dog and you I was a student in Scarlett Middle School you came on Thursday I was about to cry in your slide show your mom show us I am mexican and been mexican is not easy because you don't speak the same language and it's hard learnig another language but I learned now I speak 3 languages spanish, english and spanish, I was bully and they would label me the kids that label me would tell me oo your a fat and your weird or looked at the weird girl that doesn't speak english i got so depressed and when I learned english I would bully another people because they didn't speak english but now I think what would they feel if I bully them they would feel the same thing I felt so yesturday that you came to my school that sameday I went to all the people i bully and say sorry because all the things you talk about it really made me stop and think about it. so I want to Thank You for opening my eyes and make me see that I guess I ned profesional help because I have to much anger inside me so thank you so much and I have a question ""Does your disease have a cure? or is there a way we can help you, or your dog has a cure fro his liver? e-mail me I really want to know, about you more. my name is cintya from Mexico, love ya and you have my support for everything I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. THANKS BYEBYEBYE

posted by cintya on April 18, 2008 10:02 AM

I was at your Scarlett middle school presentation, and It really touched my heart. good luck -leroy

posted by Leroy on April 18, 2008 12:50 AM

This was very brave of you, I thank God everyday for young people like yourself, can not wait to read your book.

posted by David Burns on April 17, 2008 11:45 PM

hi gabe hi izzy, i go to scarlett the school you spoke to today and i loved your dog and it's sad that you were bullied. I really like how you talked to us about your life and everything. u are really pretty and so is ur family and ur dog is soooooooooooo cute.

posted by Madiha on April 17, 2008 10:36 PM

Hey Gabe,
I'm a student from Scarlett Middle School. Hearing Your story today made a big change in my life. It made me very sad to hear about all of the bullying that you were put through. I'm very happy that you found Izzy! I hope that everything is well!
If you would like to talk more, feel free to e-mail me.
Good luck!
Love, Alexia

posted by Alexia on April 17, 2008 9:44 PM

You came to my school and I liked hearing u talk (note my school is Scarlett and you went on April 17th)

posted by Andre on April 17, 2008 8:53 PM

Dear Gabe & Izzy,

I am a 8th grader at Scarlett Middle School, and your presentation today was remarkable. It is definitely something will never forget. Watching students perspective on bullying change, was something incredible. After your presentation I was talking to some of my peers, and it had made them realize that some of the smallest things you say someone could really hurt their feelings. I really appreciate you taking your time to come out to our school. You really did inspire me.

Sincerely,
Taylor

posted by Taylor on April 17, 2008 8:19 PM

dear: gabe and izzy

I love izzy she has the most awsome esr ever. well but I really felt bad of your story of your life but that is the pass so leave it begian you and think about the people that love you starting with your mom, and izzy because they will alway be there for you.

love: jenny

posted by jennifer on April 17, 2008 7:28 PM

You came to scarlett middle school today.
And wow, Your videos made me tear up.
I deffintley learned a lot, And thought about if
I have ever bullied anyone before.
Then at lunch. I saw one of the popular jock kids talking to you
and I could tell you really send him a message, It was a big surprise.
I loved the assembley.

posted by Samantha on April 17, 2008 7:26 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy! I am from Scarlett Middle School, so you probably remember that you spoke to us today. I just want to say thank you so much! Because, I was bullied in 5th grade and it is still going on because I don't usually talk to everyone, because of reasons of that person. So, people are always saying that when like someone says hi to me of course I don't respond, and people keep saying behind my back, that why doesn't she talk?, so I am really hurt by what people say about me. So Gabe what should I do? Thank you so much for coming to our school today as well, I was the girl who gave you that last hug. Thank you so much! Scarlett Middle School loves Gabe and Izzy!

posted by Sarah on April 17, 2008 7:19 PM

Hey Gabe,
Hi I kind of now who how you feel with Izzy when she was diagnosed with the liver dessise. I had a dog and she was a golden and she had lock jaw and she got a muscle disses in her neck. And we took to the vet all the time. She was a very good dog. I loved her to death. But unfortrently when I came home one day I had gound out that she had died that day. And with the bullying I am bullyed all the time and no one want's to stand up for me because I act different then the other kids and it bugs me. I have a few friends, but they don't like hanging out with me a lot. They are good friends, but the are trying to fit in with the cool kids and I am never welcomed into that group so They pick on me when the cool kids are around. And I lock my self in my house and the day goes by fast and another day goes by before my eyes. You really have inspired me and I want to say thank you so much Gabe and Izzy

posted by Bailey on April 17, 2008 6:56 PM

Gabe and Izzy,
Thank you so much for coming to my school today (Scarlett middle school in Ann Arbor Mi.) Your amazing story about how you got bullied really tohced my heart deeply. You are such a brave and powerful person and a nice one to. I envey and lookup to you. You are the voice for many people, like myself whom have been bullied. I am differnt in the way that I have dislexia. A disablity that I trobble reading and takes me a while to understand things. I am afrid to read in front of the class, and try to hide my disablity. Though, i get past it. Also izzy is so cute and I love you both. Thanks again for comming to my school, sam

posted by Sam C. on April 17, 2008 6:40 PM

Hi I'm a student from scarlett middle school an di wanted to know where do you live because i want to send you a gift bag and i don't know where to send it to so if you can email me back . I'm in the 6th grade if you wanted to know that can you please tell your mom and Izzy and last but not least your sister.

posted by tia on April 17, 2008 6:15 PM

i loved u at scarlett ur a great person tell madelin 2 come and visit.

posted by ashan'ti on April 17, 2008 6:14 PM

Hi Gabe, Izzy, and Rhonda I really liked the video that you showed us at my school today Scarlett Middle School and thanks for inspiring people to say sorry to me and everybody that made fun of somebody i went through what you went through everybody calls me duck face and only a few people said sorry but i wanna thank you for everything and the other video you showed us when you were visiting other schools and taking pictures i loved the song but you helped me and your word touched me nad i hope you and izzy make it and get through the troubles you have and even though you and izzy have a disease you both are beatiful inside nad out nad i really want to thank you bye

posted by Allayah on April 17, 2008 6:12 PM

Hello Gabe
you came to our school today, Scarlett Middle school. And I just wanted to tell you that your message really touched my heart. I have a habit of playfully saying things that I know would not be a thing I would want people to say to me, but when you talked to us today about how sometimes we don't know it but we are hurting people. I'm going to try my hardest to stop, because I never realized that it might hurt someone. Thank you for helping me to see this.
Mindze

posted by Mindze on April 17, 2008 5:43 PM

hey Gabe i loved it when you came to Scarlett it was sooooo much fun seeing you and Izzy you are a great person thank u so much for coming to Scarlett Middle School

posted by alexa on April 17, 2008 5:28 PM

Hey Gabe, hey Izzy. Today I am very very glad that you came To Scarlett Middle School. I thought Izzy was a really cute dog. I thought that your story how you and Izzy came together was great. I also thank you for talking about the non-bullying stuff. I get bullyed alot as well just for my weight and what you said today helped me alot. I was the kid who was with a couple of other guys and i had the dark brown hair with the silver dress shirt on. I saw your video on Animal Planet and i thought that it must be "hard" not being able to walk and i understand that it is. When that girl in the 6th grade on the stage asked you if you could "would you take away your disease"? I agreed when you said you would keep the disease and i thought that was pretty hard to say. - Alex

Ps. Good luck with izzy and tell her i said hi

posted by Alex on April 17, 2008 4:28 PM

You came to my school on April 17th 2008. You have really opened my eye's to things that I don't normaly see. You have changed my life forever. I hope I will never bullie anyone because they had something different about themselfs. I think everyone deserves the same respect as everyone else. You have really put your story out there. I believe you are one of the best things that happened to me.
From,
Mikayla
P.S. I have a dog she is all sorts of different types of mixes. Also I believe you have helped all the kids at my school today.

posted by mikayla on April 17, 2008 3:59 PM

thanks for coming to my school today because of you some kids have stopped picking on me and that has made me feel good
thanks
Eric D

posted by Eric on April 17, 2008 3:56 PM

hey Gabe!! Do you remember me? i was that one girl with the black and blue sweater, that hugged you? :) i LOVED the assembley you did at Scarlett Middle School today! i miss you and Izzie and i wish you both the BEST of luck!!

Your Best Friend,
Kaila

posted by Kaila on April 17, 2008 3:43 PM

your story just touched my heart, i felt like crying when you talked to my school.

posted by Joyce on April 17, 2008 3:31 PM

hey Gabe
my name is aneth i love your website you are so cool
bye

posted by Aneth on April 17, 2008 3:09 PM

Hi. You were great at our school today (Scarlett Middle School). It was really inspiring. I loved your dog. She was so pretty. I hope you continue to tour around and talk to schools to prevent bulling.

posted by Anna on April 17, 2008 1:52 PM

Hi Gabe!!!! It was really awesome that you came to our school (Scarlett Middle School) today! You gave me great ideas with handeling bullys. You really inspired me today, and i just wanted to thank you for coming!!

Izzy was really cute too! She was really sweet! i LOVED the nailpolish!

posted by Abbi on April 17, 2008 1:51 PM

Hey Gabe and Izzy,
It was so nice of you to come to our school (Scarlett) and talk about bullying. When you were talking it was very interesting to hear it really touched my heart to hear you speak. And it cool how izzy claws were painted.

posted by Courtney on April 17, 2008 1:50 PM

hi first of all i would like to thank you for coming to our school (scarlett middle school) today. but i would like to know if your disease gets in the way of your love life.

Sincerly,
Thomas

posted by Thomas on April 17, 2008 1:50 PM

Gabe,
I am from Scarlett Middle School and i wanted to say thank you so much for coming to share your story! It was so touching. It brought tears to my eyes. It really made me realize how much it hurts to be bullied and i really took to heart what you said! I feel so bad about everything that you have gone through but i can tell in your face that you are very strong! I admire you. I really hope i get a chance to see you again and if you EVER need a friend just remember i am here for you no matter what no matter what happens!
I am a true friend and am always here for you!
I love you and your family you guys are great!
Please write back
Kiersten

posted by Kiersten on April 17, 2008 1:42 PM

Gabe,
I thought that must have been tough being bullied like that. I really can't relate to having your world flipped so fast. I think that I would have wanted a friend during that. Your dog must have comforted you a lot. Earlier today you spoke at my school (Scarlett Middle) and it really touched me. Bye!!!!

posted by Alex on April 17, 2008 1:41 PM

I go to Scarlett Middle School in Ann Arbor, and i was so glad to meet you and your family on April 17. You talking to us as a group made me feel so good inside, I really took it to heart. Your speech made me almost cry after thinging about how many people get bullied in school. I felt so bad for you and other students. I hope you come back and visit us soon, we would love you to. I really enjoyed talking to your sister at my luch table also, getting to know her was also a pleasure.

Well thats about it.
but email me anytime.
Thanks,
Tori Cunningham :)

posted by Tori on April 17, 2008 1:40 PM

Hi Gabe and Izzy. You came to Scarlett Middle School on April 17. You inspired me so much. I cried through the whole thing. I just want to let you know that I have been through bullying too because of how short I am and how I have hair on my upper lip. I hurts a lot and it still does, but you inspired me to forget about it and keep moving forward. I loved when we watched the dvd you made. It was awesome I cried during that too. And when I heard about you dad I just started crying so much. To tell you the truth you are one of the best people in the world and also my hero. Thanks you so much for coming. I will never ever forget you. I even have you as my computer background! Again thanks! :-)

posted by Janae on April 17, 2008 1:30 PM

Hey gabe you came to scarlett today you are soooooo nice

posted by Raven on April 17, 2008 1:26 PM

Gabe and Izzy

You have inspired me so much. I think it is great that you are going around to school and talking to students about how bulling has affected your life. My dog went through the same things as your dog she started to run into walls and stumble. She couldn't even walk for a long time when she want to turn she always turned to the left even to go right she would just randomly turn in circle's. Then my mom decided to put her down. My dog was my best friend in the whole world she died in my arms. All my family members and friends helped me go though it and know I think about her all the time. My school (Scarlett middle school) was very happy that you came to are school

posted by DeYana on April 17, 2008 1:25 PM

I just wanted to let you know, that after you came to our school (Scarlett Middle School) there were so many sorry's going through the hallway. You have inspired us all to do the right thing and stop bullying. Thank you so much! The school is much better now ever science you came. Hope you come to visit again!

posted by Jayla on April 17, 2008 1:23 PM

You have inspired me so much! <3 I use to call this boy a mouse because he looked like one to me, but after you came to our school, I apoligzed and stopped calling him that. It is so great what you are doing in the schools. You are also VERY BEAUTIFUL! (Just to let you know) !! <3

posted by Jayla on April 17, 2008 1:18 PM

Hii Gabe and Izzy!I am a student at Scarlett Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. And when you came to our school to talk about what you had been through,it made me think about the things I use to do or even say to kids at school.But since today April 17,2008 I have learned to stick up for kids that are being bullied and not be the suspect in the situation. When you came to Scarlett you taught me a lot of things and giving respect to my peers is one of them. So for that I say Thank you and if you ever need a friend just e-mail me.....
MUCH LOVE,
D'TONE'

posted by D'Tone' on April 17, 2008 11:08 AM

Thank you for coming to my school Scarlett Middle School. You are really nice. I like your dog Izzy.

posted by Lyle on April 17, 2008 11:06 AM

Hi I go to scarlett middle school and I really enjoy your message very much, Also I have a question i didn't get to say is that "What was the goal when you was young that you wanted to accomplished when you was in the process of growing up?" Well thanks for coming to Scarlett and keep beliveing in yourself no matter what happens Go is you provider.
Love Izzy Too!!!!!!!!

posted by Johnnette on April 17, 2008 11:05 AM

hi i hope u can overcome the obstacles with izzy!

posted by Malik on April 17, 2008 11:03 AM

i was deeply moved by your presentation, i have certainly changed my habit of bullying.
you are truely an inspiration to young people everywhere :)

posted by alexis on April 17, 2008 11:02 AM

Hi Gabe i'm Ana and i am from Scarlett middle school in the 7th grade. I just wanted to say that i really liked your speach and that i think it is awsome that you talk about you experinces when you were getting bullyed i hope you can wirte me back thanks for everything

Ana Garcia

posted by Ana on April 17, 2008 11:02 AM

Dear Gabe-
I think that your story is a impowering one. I think that in your life you've been through a lot and got through. I understand what you are going through with the bullying. I was bullied when I was little and I've made lots of friends since then.

posted by Olivia on April 17, 2008 11:01 AM

I went to the assembly at Scarlett MS today and I really liked what you said about bullying and YOUR DOG IS SOOOOOO CUTE!!

posted by Alanna on April 17, 2008 11:01 AM

thankyou for coming to our school. you gave me a new outlook on bullying. it was really sad watching the video. my friend alexis started crying and made me cry from seeing it too. im glad your outlook on life has gotten better.

posted by Brittni on April 17, 2008 11:00 AM

hey i was at the scarlett asamballey i liked the speech that u gave to today. i just want you to know that ill be your friend to. meesage me please.

posted by diyaa on April 17, 2008 10:59 AM

dear gabe
thank you for coming to my school scarlett middle school. your talk really helped me with the bullying at the school thank you again.

posted by kevin on April 17, 2008 10:59 AM

you have gave me a new outlook on bullying.

posted by shelby on April 17, 2008 10:57 AM

Hi Gabe, I read an article on MSN about your interview for the Today show. I wish there were more people like you who have the talent to put into words how it feels to be bullied in school just because you look different. In my case it was because I was always on the chubby side. The sad thing is bullying isn't exclusive to kids because even adults can be mean, too.

Anyway, I wish you all the best.

posted by Dettie on April 16, 2008 8:22 AM

Hey Gabe-
I havent seen you in a long time. Grama called me and told me that you were on t.v., I am or was-I guess- your cousin. Tammy is my aunt. I just wanted you to know that I am thrilled you are doing so wonderful. I have a son with Autism who has experienced bullying in his school and I appreciate your efforts to change the situation.
If you feel like getting in touch, please do.
Congratulations and good luck
Cody
posted by Cody on March 23, 2008 01:50 AM

posted by Cody on March 31, 2008 10:50 PM

Gabe;
I accidently ran across your story. Not only are you furthering the message about bullying, you are helping to dispel the misconceptions about people with disabilities. I also have a neuro-muscular disease, and I'm on the board of a local advocacy organization. Your work is excellent! Check out http://freshperspectives.typepad.com/fresh_perspectives/2007/08/choices.html.

BTW, my wife and I just adopted a 12 year old hound mix who was abandoned by his prior owner. Best to you and Izzy....
posted by Mike Sporer on March 24, 2008 09:32 AM

posted by Mike Sporer on March 31, 2008 10:47 PM

hi Gabe and Izzy thank you for coming to my school,oak valley,you are so cool.i hope u can come back. bye
posted by joey on March 24, 2008 12:39 PM

posted by joey on March 31, 2008 10:46 PM

Hello. Thanks for Coming to my school [Oak valley Middel School].. Your Dog is soo cute.. I want one!! I ment to waych the Today Show but.. i kinda fliped the channel because the Jonas brothers were on tv.. Im sorry I really wanted to watch it.. but i forgot to flip back!

XoXoXo
Lindsey
posted by Lindsey on March 24, 2008 01:09 PM

posted by Lindsey on March 31, 2008 10:45 PM

Gabe, I can reeally relate to your story. I had a brain tumor on my brain stem removed in 2002 at the age of 37. Unfortunately, the tumor came back and I had it removed again in september of last year. This time it left me with cerebellar ataxia on my left side.I take primidone to control the shakes, but somedays are better than others.My motto is :play with the cards that are dealt to you: I'm glad to see there are people like you, out there , Keep up the good work. I hope you get this message and reply back. Thanks!
posted by edward phillips on March 24, 2008 02:57 PM

posted by edward phillips on March 31, 2008 10:44 PM

Gabe, I believe I taught your mother in my 7th or 8th grade English class at Fenton Middle School. I recall her as being a most mannerly and classy young lady. You must be just like her.
posted by SUZANNE CAMPBELL on March 25, 2008 12:19 AM

posted by SUZANNE CAMPBELL on March 31, 2008 10:41 PM

Hey Gabe,
I am a member of a networking site called ataxia South Africa. Someone put up a link about you and had some videos and stuff. How insane but also incredibly cool and and and you and your dog can get the FA word out there. I have believed for a long time now i have been put here to teach people about diversity, you certainly are doing so. Oh i to have freds, i am 27 (omg i cant handle that. I still see myself asd a teenager) i live in Johannesburg South Africa, (i am with friends of mine in Australia at the moment for a few months) anyway i just wanted to say hey and keep up your fantastic work. Its so positive, uplifting and is truly wow.
Your friend,
Andrew
marshandyjames@hotmail.com
posted by on March 25, 2008 02:47 AM

posted by Andrew Marshall on March 31, 2008 10:40 PM

Dear Gabe,
I want to thank you for sharing your story. My youngest daughter is still in the process of being diagnosed, but is believed to have some form of a spinocerebellar ataxia. I haven't found anyone who has ever heard of this, it just doesn't get talked about. My daughter is 4 and we've been testing her since she was 17 months old. Thank you for brining this into the public! I was so excited to hear about your story and also that you are doing something so wonderful for so many kids! We wish you the best of health and look forward to reading your books!
posted by on March 25, 2008 09:29 AM

posted by Becky Lauer on March 31, 2008 10:39 PM

after loosing the ability to run how lonw was it befor u couldnt walk? and can u stand up if your holding on to something?

i have FA too!
posted by gavin on March 25, 2008 01:23 PM

posted by gavin on March 31, 2008 10:37 PM

I love your website. I would love to get you to come and talk at my son's school. We live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am so happy Gabe, that you found Izzy. Dogs really can help us through anything. I really want to meet you and have my son meet you. You are truly inspirational!
posted by Norine Roach on March 26, 2008 09:08 AM

posted by Norine Roach on March 31, 2008 10:36 PM

Hey Gabe! you were just at our church (Heritage Hills). I really enjoyed hearing you speak about bullying. I've had some people pick on me in my day. And i know it hurts, even though i pretend like it didn't. Luckily, i've come to realize that if Jesus loves me so much, that's all the acceptance i need. Sometimes i just have to remind myself of that.
God Bless!

posted by Ashley Manzo on March 30, 2008 8:10 PM

Your story on MSNBC really touched me. I haven't cried for years because of depression. Thank you for the inspiration. You're a beautiful person and I admire who you are and what you do. I'll never forget you, as you are one of my heroes.
-Jason, 27, Pittsburgh.

posted by J Smith on March 29, 2008 2:02 PM

I hope you received the previous message. I forgot to put in the e-mail address and name.

posted by Sarah Barham on March 29, 2008 1:19 PM

Gabe, I have FA too. It was really surpising when they told me that I had it. And that there wasn't a cure for it. When I was young I always thought I could be or do anything. Then I found out that all those things became limited. I am 17. I was in a wheelchair a little early because I had a heart-transplant and many medical things I think. I am still depressed. I don't think I'd be able to get out of depression unless a miracle happens. But whatever you say helped you get out of your depression I will give a try. I just don't know what it was. Sarah

posted by on March 29, 2008 1:17 PM

Rhonda, Gabe & Izzy,

Yes sadly we live in a "non-perfect" world. This is why God is so busy helping the person who wrote his awful note to Gabe.

Gabe must realize with her roll as a "beautiful angel", she must look positive at these type of messages, and pray that the Lord help this person.

Gabe, look above all this....you have a busy job helping to change this world.

Be strong and know that 99% of the people, are so impressed with you. ( Also your parents who never gave up...they spent many sleepless nights worrying about "their Gabrielle".

Gabe you are a Great Angel,

Jim

James C. Forrer
President
Media Marketing, Inc.
"Crisis Management"

posted by Jim Forrer on March 29, 2008 10:39 AM

Gabe - wanted to say thank you. My brother was constantly bullied in high school and I appreciate you speaking out and standing up for others.

God Bless you & Izzy.

Thanks,
Amy

posted by Amy George on March 28, 2008 5:26 PM

Gabe you talked at my school hartland middle school at ore creek. your speach was amazing! I get bullyed all the time and the stuff you talked about made me think why they were bullying me in the first place. i thought it was maybe they were jelious of me and they were instable about themselves that they had to make someone feel bad about themselves to my the bully feel good about them. i just think your amazing and im looking forward to your spech next year. Thanks so much. Because of you my school is a better place.
Thanks- Haileigh

posted by Haileigh on March 27, 2008 9:10 PM

You are truly blessed!!!....you have what i would call "The Aloha Spirit". Coming from Hawaii, my views on everyday life in the world seems to be too demanding, but when i read the article and then saw the video of you and Izzy, it made me realize that good things do happen in the world to good poeple.I love dogs and for you and Izzy to have been paired up seemed to be destiny...Please keep doing what you do best and live life to the fullest!

with much love and aloha,
Damien Frank
Kaneohe Hawaii 96744

posted by Damien Frank on March 26, 2008 8:46 PM

Hi Gabe & Izzy,

I have been following your story since I first saw the piece on Animal Planet. Gabe, I think you are a wonderful human being--strong, caring, and beautiful both inside and out. Thank you for sharing you story with others; I am sure you've been a great help to countless people, young and old, with their own struggles. Keep up the good work. I wish you both all the best.

posted by Dave on March 22, 2008 4:34 PM

Hi Gabe! Your TODAY SHOW spot was terrific; you and Izzy both look great. Congrats to you both and your Mom and keep up the good work. Have a great Easter and keep in touch!

Bob

posted by Bob Urban on March 22, 2008 3:15 PM

To all,

A very special story, of a very special lady.

The Lord put this wonderful / beautiful lady, (Gabrielle Ford) on his earth for a special reason. He then gave her a wonderful companion....called Izzy, a black & tan Hound

I called today and spoke with her wonderful parents, Rick & Rhonda Hillman, who also are special angels, for it was through their love and guidance that helped Gabrielle become the spirit for all of us to believe in.

Please take a moment out of your busy to read about something very wonderful.

We are all blessed to Gabe and Izzy, along with Rhonda and Rick, who fought through many tough years.

Bless us all,

Jim

James C. Forrer
President
Media Marketing, Inc.
"Crisis Management"

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