Lilah Smoot, 2, with dad Tyler Smoot, mom Katelynn Smoot and little brother, William Smoot.
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Lilah Smoot, 2, of Greensboro, is battling a rare brain cancer. The Taylor Swift fan received a gift of $100,000 from the megastar on Friday, and Swifties have followed suit with another $135,000 in donations that continue to build.
Courtesy of Katelynn Smoot
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Cancer patient Lilah Smoot, 2, bonding with her baby brother, William, during a break between hospital treatments.Â
Courtesy of Katelynn Smoot
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The Smoot family enjoys a rare outing at an ice hockey game in Philadelphia. From left, Katelynn and baby William Smoot, and Tyler and Lilah Smoot, who is currently being treated at at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Courtesy of the Smoot Family
Photos: Taylor Swift through the years
2013
Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
John Shearer
2014
Taylor Swift performs "All Too Well" at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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