Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to Young Girl Battling Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - 08 Jul '15 15:28PM
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Despite her very busy schedule, Taylor Swift still remembers to give back to her fans. The "Bad Blood" singer has donated $50,000 to a young girl named Naomi Oakes, who is battling cancer.

Oakes, 11, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia at the end of June. On July 5, Oakes uploaded a video on YouTube about her story. She revealed that since her treatment requires hospitalization for six to nine months, she would be forced to miss Swift's Aug. 18 concert in Phoenix, Arizona.

In the video, Oakes also asks people to help her send a message to Swift. All Oakes wanted was for her idol to post "#TeamNaomi" on Instagram. But when Swift heard about her little fan, she went one step further.

Swfit went on to Oakes' Go Fund Me page, which was set up by her uncle, and donated $50,000 toward her medical expenses.

The singer also left a very touching message that read, "To the beautiful and brave Naomi. 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."

In response to Swift's message, Oakes said, "I can barely breathe. I seriously think I'm going to pass out right now."

Oakes' uncle uploaded Oakes' reaction on YouTube as well.

Swift revealed earlier this year that her mother has been diagnosed with cancer.

The singer is currently on her 1989 World Tour.

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