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Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 To Arizona Fan For Cancer Treatment

Naomi's GoFundMe - Taylor Swift
(Photo via GoFundMe)
Naomi's GoFundMe page where Taylor Swift posted several donations.

Musician Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to an 11-year-old Arizona resident suffering from leukemia.

Naomi Oakes of San Tan Valley caught the singer's attention after posting a parody video of Swift's song “Bad Blood” and relating it to her own fight against the blood cancer.

Oakes received the donation after Swift learned Naomi would not be able to attend her Glendale concert next month.

"To the beautiful and brave Naomi, I am sorry that 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,” the message Swift posted on Oakes' GoFundMe page read.

Oakes is expected to spend another six to nine months in the hospital undergoing treatment.

Watch Naomi's Video

Katherine Fritcke was a morning producer at KJZZ from 2015 to 2017.