Katie Whetsell has been enjoying Disney movies from an early age and would often watch them with her mom, Karen. Confident about herself, Katie knew she1 would be a performer in the future.
When Katie was nine years old, her family were shocked by an unexpected2 . Katie's mother was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. When the doctor told the Whetsell family that Karen's disease was serious, and that she was3 to get well again, they made a(n)4 . Disney World had been a longtime dream for Karen. So the family headed to Disney World for a trip that none of them would ever5 .
While they were watching a light show, a performer put her hands on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie still remembers how6 her mom looked. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to7 for Disney. Sadly, Katie's mom Karen lost her8 . Her family members9 her every day and often think of that Disney vacation.
Katie went on to pursue (追求) performing for a living. She10 for years, working as a waitress and trying to make it as a(n)11 . Her effort finally12 when she was hired as a performer in Disney.
Katie says she could help other families get away from the13 in their lives, whether it's a battle with cancer or simply helping adults feel like kids again. "Everything we do at the parks14 . We give people an opportunity to15 with their childhood."
