Meet Kati! Kati is kind, strong, happy young lady. She is sweet yet clear on her likes and dislikes, and has immeasurable compassion towards others. Kati loves to sing and is a major fan of musicals like Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. Kati’s mom says despite going through numerous surgeries on her knees, removal of a tumor, a 9.5 hour surgery for scoliosis, in addition to several other procedures, Kati remains positive, strong and the way Kati handles each situation has made those around her stronger.

PHOTOGRAPHY DONATED BY Amanda Britz-Alvares.