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Seventeen-year-old Katie plans to be a model. With a team effort from UAW-GM, Tim’s Buick of Prescott, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York, she is now on a fast track to the catwalks.
When Northern Arizona wish granters questioned the teen about her wish, she had specifics in mind: Go to New York City to have a professional modeling portfolio created, and see other models at work. The Metro New York chapter stepped up with a wish assist and created an extravagant itinerary for the model-to-be, highlighted by a nearly all-day photo shoot with Self magazine. The ever-helpful chapter also sprinkled in visits to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Ellis Island Museum, Macy’s department store, the Empire State Building and Central Park – the last via a carriage ride.
Katie’s mother and grandmother accompanied the budding model to the Big Apple, where they enjoyed a limousine ride to the photography studio. At the studio, Katie met accomplished models Diné and Autumn. However, on this day, all eyes and camera lenses were on Katie.
The teen had her hair and makeup professionally styled and posed in several designer outfits for a Self photographer. A wish granter noted Katie’s photogenic nature, explaining, “She posed in a variety of ethnic clothes that complemented her own exotic appearance.” Looking back, Katie called her shoot “the real thing” and commented that no one treated her like she had an illness.
The hustle and bustle of the shoot may be over now, but Katie has some very valuable souvenirs. Self magazine mailed her a portfolio containing several of the fantastic photographs, including a mock-up magazine cover with the blossoming beauty on it.
Katie strikes a pose in New York City.
Katie personifies the joy of a wish.
Katie's grin graces the cover of her own "Self" magazine.
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To Katie: Hey! I modeled professionally for 10 years. In my opinion, you should use that cover! You look fantastic! My best to you and your family.
Kathie
- Kathie 08/30/2006 10:58 -
Hey, you looked great out there! Best wishes to you and your family!
- Jasmine 05/14/2007 13:31 -
You are on your way to super model stardom in my opinion. You're beautiful and brave - your parents
should be proud. Good Luck on your dreams and goals.
- Hope 08/11/2007 11:44 -
Hey Katie, my name is Katie and I think it is the coolest name in the universe!!! Anyway, I just wanted to say that you are a very pretty girl and keep modeling!!
- Katie 03/26/2007 14:04 -
Hey! I love that picture.
- Mikayla 03/08/2008 17:05 -
I think you look amazing!! I hope you go very far with your modeling.
- Leighann 12/19/2007 17:30 -
Honey, you look gorgeous! Good luck with your career!
- Maria 07/17/2008 9:59 -
Katie you are so pretty! Keep on modelin' girl :P
- Jennifer 08/14/2008 15:21 -
Dear, Sweet Katie...It was a dream of a lifetime fulfilled by the Make-A-Wish Foundation when they answered the letter I sent about you. Everyone loved the heartfelt treatment given to you by professional makeup artists, hairstylists, photographers and the staff of SELF magazine. You stunned all of us with how beautifully you modeled...even the pros gasped...oooooo and ahhhhhh and even gave more hours than scheduled by them for you because you touched them with your gentle ways and lovely manners. You face brain surgery soon...just remember this...your fans love you, especially your gramma and mother.
- Your Gramma Carole 10/17/2008 12:33 -
you look so pretty in that picture ....somewhat like Kelly Clarkson
- friend 05/28/2009 10:43 -
you look great!!!!!!!!Keep ur dreams alive.
- wynter 04/28/2009 7:04 -
You are very photogenic, you are also very inspirational
- Axel 06/01/2010 22:17 -
Dear Katie, u r soooo pretty!
- Mysti 11/04/2011 5:15 -
Wow, you are so pretty!!! You look like a real model
- Hannah 11/06/2011 21:59
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