Via Cnn.com:
Nicolette Molina’s daughter Layla Murphy is fascinated with “Star Wars.”

The 8-year-old found some of her father’s old toys around her Norfolk, Virginia home and immediately fell in love with that galaxy far, far away.

Of course, she’s hardly alone among kids and adult fans worldwide, but many of those fans don’t have to deal with school bullies.

It all started after she moved to a new school.

“At this new school Layla started coming home more quiet and less of herself, and started asking not to wear her shirts or R2-D2 jacket,” Molina said.

The girls in school were telling her she shouldn’t like “Star Wars” because it’s for boys.

“She was asked if she was turning into a boy,” Molina said.

Just as things were looking grim, the “Star Wars” fan army deployed to help Layla strike back.

Layla had taken photos recently at a fan convention with “Star Wars” fan Jason Tuttle, a member of the charitable fan group the 501st Legion (which has worked with organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Fisher House and local hospitals).

When he saw those photos that Molina posted on his Facebook page, Tuttle encouraged Layla’s fandom and sent patches, stickers and trading cards to Layla.

Click below to read the full article.