HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - For the young patients Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, sometimes even the wildest dreams come true.
Friday afternoon, a day after she was spotted with boyfriend Travis Kelce at Amerant Back Arena for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, pop superstar Taylor Swift paid a visit to hospital in Hollywood to meet with the patients.
The hospital shared photos and videos of Swift’s offstage surprise appearance on social media.
“I’m Taylor,” she told a girl who was sitting up in bed with one of the hospital’s emotional support dogs lying inches away.
“I’m sorry for everything you’re going through, and I’m so happy that would let me come in and say hi,” she told an older patient who beamed at the music icon.
As he lay in his hospital bed, one patient gasped when she realized the woman who had said hello was none than the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter.
“How are you doing?” asked Swift.
“I’m good,” replied the patient.
“Hey, how are you? I’m Taylor, nice to meet you,” said Swift to a patient in another bed.
“Can I scream?” said the first patient as he let out a loud yell.
In an Instagram post, the hospital thanked Swft for bringing “support and kindness” and turning “hospital hallways into a place of joy, comfort, and connection.”
Swift signed autographs, gave away many sweet hugs and posed for pictures — memories these Swifties will keep in their hearts forever.
“Holy crap. I met Taylor Swift. Holy crap,” the patient who has the emotional support dog in her bed later said.
Staff at Joe DiMaggio said the singer’s visit left a lasting impact on patients and their families. The Instagram post reads in part, “You made this a day we’ll never shake off.”
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