It’s grow to be a extremely anticipated second in every Eras Tour present: Taylor Swift picks a member of the gang and crowns them with a black hat whereas she performs her tune 22 . (You possibly can study all the pieces you need to know and doubtless extra in regards to the 22 hat right here.)
There’s a heartbreaking story behind the awarding of The Hat from Taylor’s first Sydney present.
The recipient was nine-year-old Scarlett, who was recognized with aggressive mind most cancers in October final yr. In keeping with a submit on social media from her step-mum Natalie Oliver, the most cancers is incurable, and the prognosis was 12 to 18 months.
“She has been an absolute warrior by means of surgical procedures, radiation and different remedies (all accomplished to attempt to lengthen her life),” she posted.
Scarlett was granted a Want from the Make a Want Basis, however her dream of assembly Taylor Swift appeared inconceivable. Nonetheless, the pair managed to get tickets to the present, flying from their dwelling Perth to Sydney to attend.
Earlier on Friday forward of the present, Oliver posted in a Taylor Swift fan group that Scarlett would like to obtain the 22 hat. Scarlett was additionally pictured holding an indication asking to get the hat.
“As would everybody else I’m certain… I simply need her to expertise all the pieces in life and if anybody deserves just a little happiness it’s her. She deserves the world,” Oliver stated.