Name of the Fangirl: Lexi
Fangirl’s School Grade: Middle School
What is her fangirl interest?
Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars and Violin
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Lexi loves to spend time giving back, she has volunteered at several Special Olympic events and since recently moving to the Orlando area she is a volunteer with Give Kids the World. She has said that she finds joy and inspiration from “hanging out” with the kids at Special Olympics and Give Kids the World.
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
Lexi has a Jawa Costume and has participated in several “troops” with the 501st (her uncle is part of the 501st and takes her along when permitted). She loves to be a part of the sometime crazy but mostly exciting fan base that she meets, while in costume. She doesn’t like it that the kids are sometimes scared, but she is very good about helping them relax and eventually can get them in a picture with her. But so far, she said that her favorite “troop” was for Give Kids the World, and the Science Center for the Star Wars exhibit was the second favorite.
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Besides the Jawa Costume, she would not be able to live without a stuffed Yoda that she has had for some time now.