Overview

• Lilah Smoot, 2, is being treated for stage 4 brain cancer after an earlier tumor surgery and faces chemotherapy, stem‑cell therapy and proton radiation with significant travel and hospital stays.
• A TikTok from her family showing Lilah calling Taylor Swift “my friend” drew wide attention to the GoFundMe campaign.
• On October 17, Swift donated $100,000 via GoFundMe and wrote, “Sending the biggest hug to my friend, Lilah! Love, Taylor.”
• Swift’s gift triggered a wave of Swiftie giving, with fans contributing in $13 increments and nearly matching her donation within about 24 hours.
• The family says the fundraiser surpassed its original goal and shared videos expressing shock and gratitude as treatment and related expenses continue.