501stCast MiniCast: December 10, 2010: May the Force Be With Katie
Show Notes: May the Force Be With Katie (December 10, 2010)
Special Contributors: Ashley Eckstein, Katie Cook, Cynthia Martin, Angie Mayhew, Peter Mayhew, Mary Oyaya, Adrienne Wilkinson.
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Katie is a first grade girl who was teased for bringing her Star Wars water bottle into school because the boys in her class say Star Wars is only for boys. Since her mother posted the story on the web and thousands of people of all ages have read and commented to show support for Katie and any other children who are bullied for simply being themselves.
On December 10th, 2010, let’s really give her something to smile about. Wear a Star Wars tee shirt or something to show that you support Katie, Star Wars, female fans and anti-bullying.
Katie’s parents have requested that, in lieu of more gifts for Katie, donations should be made to needy children. Spread the immense amount of love and goodwill inherent in the support this lucky girl has received. Let’s make some other current and future Star Wars fans as happy as we’ve made Katie and keep the goodness going!
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=113784095353278
An interview with Katie’s mom: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-busch/may-the-force-be-with-kat_b_786657.html
The blog that started it all: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/portrait_of_an_adoption/2010/11/anti-bullying-starts-in-first-grade.html#comment-form
Star Wars gear for girls: http://www.heruniverse.com
Fantastic work Dean, and everyone responsible for this podcast. The messages are fantastic, positive and supporting. This is what it’s all about.
This came out great!
Thanks for organizing this Dean and thanks to all who contributed messages!
Thanks to everyone who made this possible! Well done on a very touching and positive mini-cast.
This podcast was fantastic. What a great response from ladies across the world. Well put together and very touching.