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Stranger Sends Young Hospitalized Taylor Swift Fan “1989” Cardigan In Heartwarming Vid

A little girl in a hospital holds up a "1989" cardigan from Taylor Swift. Her mouth is open from excitement.

A little girl named Kennedy has been through quite a trying time recently. In March, this sweet girl came down with a case of Influenza B. Although she got better, just a week later, she complained of severe eye pain. This pain increased to the point that she was taken to the hospital. Here, she was diagnosed with an incredibly unusual case of necrotizing fasciitis. Even the most experienced doctors were baffled at how this could be possible, especially since she didn’t have any wounds or open cuts.

Eventually, though, they came to a conclusion that makes the most sense. At some point, Strep A got in Kennedy’s blood, somehow causing the necrotizing fasciitis. As a result, this little girl has had six surgeries to remove the bacteria. Now, she’ll also need reconstructive surgery for the large cavity in her face. Through it all, though, Kennedy has remained strong. Her mom, Meghan Mayer, also shares their journey on social media. Here, folks are learning all about Kennedy. This includes her love of Taylor Swift.

@thecrazycreativeteacher Needless to say I’ve been teary-eyed all day! @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation ♬ bejeweled – instrumental – no/vox & karaokey & Tazzy

By sharing heartwarming clips like the one above, a kind stranger came up with the best idea ever. This person, who is also a fan of Swift, owns a 1989 themed cardigan. This piece of merch is particularly popular with fans — but it isn’t the easiest to get your hands on. Seeing how much joy Swift brings Kennedy, this stranger chose to give her the cardigan!

Fellow Swiftie Surprises Kennedy With a 1989 Cardigan!

@thecrazycreativeteacher Replying to @L The kindess, thoughtfulness, and generosity of sending Kennedy this cardigan (and an adorable Squishmallow plushie), in my opinion, is the literal definition of a #swiftie. I will never not be surprised by the absolute love and support we’ve received from this community. 💜 @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation #1989taylorsversion #1989 #swifttok #taylorswift #taylornation #unboxing #cardigan ♬ Snow on the Beach – siti maesaroh

The package containing the 1989 cardigan also included stickers and a sweet message full of references to Swift’s music. Kennedy had no idea what the package had in store, and her reaction is absolutely priceless!

What an unforgettable random act of kindness for Kennedy to experience during such a difficult time in her life. I also can’t imagine how relieving it is for Meghan to get the chance to see her child smile amidst so much pain.

“The kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity of sending Kennedy this cardigan (and an adorable Squishmallow plushie), in my opinion, is the literal definition of a Swiftie,” Meghan writes. “I will never not be surprised by the absolute love and support we’ve received from this community.”

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