Overview

• On Oct. 17, Swift gave $100,000 to the family’s GoFundMe, writing, “Sending the biggest hug to my friend, Lilah! Love, Taylor.”
• The donation followed an Oct. 8 video from Lilah’s mother in which the 2-year-old called Swift “my friend.”
• Swift’s contribution pushed the fundraiser roughly $60,000 past its $100,000 goal within hours, with totals continuing to rise as attention grew.
• Fans quickly joined in, many donating in $13 increments in tribute to Swift’s favorite number.
• The family says the funds ease costs tied to chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, and upcoming proton radiation that will require travel to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.