Name of Fangirl: Katy
Fangirl’s School Grade: Katy will begin 6th this year. It is her first year of middle school
What is her Fangirl interest?
Katy loves all droids. Her favorites are R2-D2 and R2-KT. She loves Ahsoka Tano. She loves to research Star Wars characters and vintage toys from the original trilogy.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
Katy is the courageous Star Wars Fangirl that I know. She has a genetic disorder that only 60 people in the world have. We know 26 of them. Throughout 16 surgeries, multiple years of therapies, Katy has triumphed. Her courage and strength through it all has served as inspiration to her family and friends. Throughout this journey, she has always relied on the Force and her heroes, Ahsoka Tano, R2-D2 and R2-KT to see her through.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
When she is not watching the Star Wars movies, LEGO based shows, she loves researching Star Wars related vintage toys as well as all of the Star Wars characters. She loves to cosplay R2-D2 at WDW Star Wars Weekends and hopes to attend Celebration. She and her Daddy Bill hope to begin building a R2 unit.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
Do or do not, there is no try.
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
She met Ashley, who autographed a My Hero R2-D2 shirt for her. My Disney bear wears it. The bear and the shirt travel with her to all of her medical appointments and surgeries.