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TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life
TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life A guide dog who has been dubbed the "Goodest Girl in STEM" on TikTok is in need of help as she fights for her life. O'Hara was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with meningitis encephalitis with inflammatory brain lesions earlier in July. She has spent a significant amount of time at a hospitals in both New York City and Boston.  O'Hara's owner Isabella 'Bella" Scott, who is originally from Canton, has been traveling with her the entire time. Last we heard, Scott said her dog was showing some signs of improvement but was still struggling to get better. "An important factor to note is t…
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities A visually-impaired Canton native is using her college experience with a service dog to spread corresponding education, disability awareness and diversity and inclusion.  Isabella "Bella" Scott said her dog O'Hara motivated her to attend class, go to the dining hall and get outside in general during her four years at Curry College.  “I'm such an introverted person that without O'Hara I probably would have sat in my room 24/7,” she said. “I would have just been overly isolated." Although, helping O'Hara focus on her training was incredibly challenging. “[People] see a dog and they automati…