Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to young fan with cancer
Taylor Swift just made one fan's day. Make that her year.
The 25-year-old pop star gave $50,000 to 11-year-old Naomi Oakes to help pay her medical expenses.
It all started on June 25 when Naomi was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. The diagnosis meant that Naomi would be hospitalized for 6-9 months, forcing her to miss Swift's concert in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 18, 2014.
Naomi's family made a video about her story -- all to the tune of Swift's hit "Bad Blood" (Naomi's new anthem). The video asked for people to post the clip with hashtag #TeamNaomi on Instagram.
Swift must have caught wind of the video -- because not only did she donate money for Naomi's medical care, but Swift also sent over a sweet note.
"To the beautiful and brave Naomi," she wrote. "I'm sorry you have to miss it, but there will always be more concerts. Let's focus on getting you feeling better. I'm sending the biggest hugs to you and your family."
Naomi's emotional -- and surprise -- reaction was also caught on video.
"I can barely breathe," said Naomi. "I seriously think I'm going to pass out right now."
This isn't the first time Swift has gone out of her way for fans. She wrapped up gifts and delivered them to fans around the holidays, and she recently gave money to a volunteer firefighter whose family members were injured in a fire.
