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Taylor Swift brings 'joy and kindness' to Florida children's hospital during visit

By Emari Craft
Published  June 16, 2025 1:25pm EDT
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FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • Taylor Swift visited a Florida children's hospital on Friday.
    • Swift is in Florida while her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, trains during the NFL offseason.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Taylor Swift visited Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Friday, a day the kids there will never "shake off."

The backstory:

The pop star is in Florida while her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, trains during the NFL offseason.

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Swift met with children in their rooms at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Photos and videos posted online show her posing for pictures and handing out signed copies of her book.

Taylor Swift meets 6-year-old at Florida children's hospital

Taylor Swift meets 6-year-old at Florida children's hospital

While Taylor Swift was visiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Friday, she met 6-year-old Cali Glinton who was diagnosed with epilepsy.

6-year-old Cali Glinton was one of the kids Swift surprised. Glinton's parents said their daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy.

In a viral video posted by Glinton's father, Swift calls the 6-year-old her new friend, and gives her a signed copy of her book.

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What they're saying:

The hospital thanked the "Florida!!!" singer for stopping by in a social media post, saying she "turned hospital hallways into a place of joy, comfort, and connection."

Swift and Kelce were also seen having a date night at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

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The Source: Information for this story was collected from the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Facebook page and posts made by families who met Taylor Swift.

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