Taylor Swift quietly contributed $100,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for Lilah, a 2‑year‑old fan who is undergoing treatment for an aggressive and uncommon brain tumor. The family’s fundraiser explains that Lilah’s condition is extremely rare — doctors removed a mass that was later identified as a stage 4 tumor — and the donation is intended to help cover medical and related expenses.

Supporters can view the campaign here: Stand by Lilah in Her Cancer Fight — GoFundMe.

“Sending the biggest hug to my friend, Lilah! Love, Taylor.” — Taylor Swift

After Swift’s gift became public, many members of her fan community followed her lead. Dozens of small donations — commonly $13, a figure often used by Swifties as a symbolic amount — poured in along with encouraging notes that referenced the singer’s lyrics and imagery. One contributor echoed the sentiment “We protect the family,” while others left upbeat messages urging Lilah to keep fighting.

Lilah’s mother, Katelynn, shared that her daughter takes comfort in Swift’s music. In a TikTok posted earlier in October, Katelynn said Lilah often listens to Taylor’s songs and regards the artist as a friend during treatment.

Philanthropy is familiar territory for the pop star: she has a history of private donations and community outreach, including visits to pediatric patients. Most recently, fans galvanized around a conservation cause after Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium T‑shirt; that grassroots effort helped raise roughly $2 million for the aquarium’s otter programs.

The family has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support — from Swift’s sizable gift to the many small contributions that followed — all of which help Lilah’s medical team and family manage treatment and recovery.