Bella Bauer is currently a freshman at Purdue University. She is also Miss Indiana Teen 2024 preparing to compete for the Miss America Teen pageant in Orlando, Florida. Bella is the oldest of seven children and a resident of Granger. She is a graduate from Penn High School. At Purdue University she is studying physical therapy and has made the Purdue Dance Team.

Bella previously visited our show to share her book, “ABCs of Epilepsy.” She now has a second book out, “ABCs of Epilepsy, Friends and Family Edition.”

Bella says she hopes this new book can help caregivers of those with epilepsy navigate everyday life.

Through her Purple Project, Bella aims to educate and empower individuals with epilepsy and the broader community.