Taylor Swift may be known for her breakup songs and famous friend group, but maybe it’s time we focus on something else the pop star is doing. In December 2014, Taylor was named the most charitable celebrity in the world by DoSomething.org. While she supports many charities and foundations, Taylor is famous for helping out her fans directly. It’s only July, and Taylor has already donated over $100,000 to people in need in 2015.Â
Most recently, Taylor reached out to an 11-year-old fan who is battling leukemia. The young girl, Naomi, made Taylor’s “Bad Blood” her personal fight song against cancer. When she was diagnosed, Naomi found out that she would be in the hospital for the entire course of her treatment. This means that she will miss Taylor’s concert in August, which she received tickets to as her Christmas present. Her family posted a YouTube video called “Naomi’s Bad Blood,” hoping it would get Taylor’s attention. Taylor responded with a donation of $50,000 to Naomi’s GoFundMe account, set up by her parents to help pay for medical expenses. Under her donation she wrote, “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.”
Taylor’s latest donation is her fourth major gift this year. After promising to give NYC public schools the proceeds of her single “Welcome to New York,” she donated $50,000 in February. She also gave $1,989 to a fan who was struggling to pay off her student loans. And in June, Taylor sent $15,000 to the family of Texas firefighter Aaron VanRiper after a car accident that left them seriously injured.
While the 25-year-old singer loves to have fun at pool parties and post videos of her cats to Instagram, she is also doing some serious good. Not only do her donations help people in need and bring them joy, but they garner attention and additional help for the causes she supports. We’re only halfway through the year, and Taylor is proving once again how charitable she truly is.