Rio's Rainbow makes strides to fight bullying a year after the death of Elkhart 7th grader

by Kristin Bien, WSBT 22 Operation Education Reporter

Mon, April 17th 2023, 9:56 PM UTC

Rio's Rainbow makes strides to fight bullying a year after the death of Elkhart 7th grader.{ } Rio was diagnosed alopecia, which caused her hair fall out.{ } Rio’s family says despite their efforts to step in and help, she was mercilessly bullied by other kids at school because of her hair loss.{ } (photo provided)

Rio's Rainbow makes strides to fight bullying a year after the death of Elkhart 7th grader. (WSBT photo)

On April 5th, members of Rio’s Rainbow and the Elkhart Community Schools Parent Coalition for Bully Prevention and Mental Health testified in support of Indiana House Bill 1483. (Indiana State Government photo)

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Rio's Rainbow makes strides to fight bullying a year after the death of Elkhart 7th grader. Rio was diagnosed alopecia, which caused her hair fall out. Rio’s family says despite their efforts to step in and help, she was mercilessly bullied by other kids at school because of her hair loss. (photo provided)

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