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Taylor Swift Helps Young Cancer-Stricken Fan

07/09/2015
. (Radio.com) A young Taylor Swift fan fighting cancer just got the gift of a lifetime from her favorite singer. After Naomi Oakes was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) last month she realized she would have to be in the hospital for the next six to nine months and would miss Swift's concert in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a way of cheering her up, her dad made a video showing his little girl singing Swift's song "Bad Blood"--Naomi's fight song. In the video, posted to YouTube, her dad asked fellow Swifties to share photos with the #TeamNaomi in hopes her favorite pop star would get word and send Naomi a message.

Swift did one better, donating $50,000 to Oakes' GoFundMe page to help pay her medical expenses as she battles leukemia. The family's original goal was $30,000.

Swift also sent a message along, writing on the donation page, "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." Read more here.

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