Swifties donate big after Taylor Swift's touching visit to children's hospital where she mentioned about her 'boyfriend' Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift at Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital in June 2025 ( Credit: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital)
Taylor Swift
has once again shown that her influence goes far beyond stadiums and sold-out tours. During a recent visit to the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Florida, the global superstar not only lit up the hallways with her presence but also ignited a powerful wave of generosity that is now making a tangible difference in the lives of three seriously ill children.
Taylor Swift's visit to children's hospital inspires surge of fan donations and sweet
Travis Kelce
reference
While casually chatting with a young patient, Swift was caught on camera making a sweet reference to her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. 'My boyfriend is training here, so I just thought I'd come and see how you're doing. Just drop in on you, you know what I mean,' she said, flashing her signature warmth and sincerity. The visit, which took place just one day after the couple attended Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final together, marked their first official public outing since January.
But it was what happened after the visit that truly showcased the power of Swift's stardom and the compassion of her fanbase. Following Swift's time at the hospital, Swifties quickly discovered the GoFundMe pages of three young patients and began donating in $13 increments—a nod to the singer's lucky number.
One of those patients is 7-year-old Majesty, who has been battling complex health issues since birth, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Noonan syndrome.
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Her family shared on her fundraiser, 'She is truly an amazing little Princess. She loves to dress up and go places. She loves princess dresses and glittery things.' Thanks to fan support, Majesty's campaign has raised over $14,000 toward a $24,000 goal.
Then there's 10-year-old Zoe, a resilient warrior who has faced neuroblastoma for nearly seven years. Her journey—marked by relentless treatments, surgeries, and hospital stays—has been met with remarkable courage.
Her GoFundMe, which has surpassed $18,000, states, 'Her journey has been long and difficult, but she continues to inspire everyone around her with her courage and positive spirit.'
Another young fighter, 2-year-old Aaliyah, is undergoing chemotherapy after a brain tumor removal. Swift took time to pose with her mother and gifted Aaliyah an autographed Eras Tour book. When the book surfaced online for resale at $500, a compassionate fan stepped in to buy it and return it to the family.
Aaliyah's GoFundMe has since raised more than $51,000 toward its $100,000 target.
The hospital's chief of surgery, Dr. Jill Whitehouse, summed up the visit perfectly: 'Undeniably one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the privilege of meeting. Thank you #taylorswift for making dreams come true for all of our patients, families, and staff today!'
In an age where celebrity headlines are often dominated by drama, Taylor Swift is showing the world that kindness and connection can still take center stage—and change lives in the process.
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