Jalene Salinas’ final dying wish was to “Shake It Off” with Taylor Swift. This tiny fan has spent the last 10 months the way no child should have to — battling terminal brain cancer.
When her family was dealt the painful blow that there was nothing more the doctors could do, they set out to make the 4-year-old’s final days the happiest possible.
Jalene made a bucket list that, according to the Washington Post, included building a snowman, going to school, driving a big wheel car, and dancing with Taylor Swift to her favorite song, “Shake It Off.”
As of last week, that list has been completely checked off, thanks to Taylor Swift. Jalene’s condition deteriorated over the preceding weekend. She was no longer able to walk and was experiencing a lot of pain. None of that stopped her from enjoying a surprise Facetime call from the “Shake It Off” singer, as reported by USA Today. Swift could see and hear that little Jalene was in a lot of pain and encouraged her with tender words.
It was an internet campaign started by Jalene’s community that caught Swift’s attention while she was touring in London. Jalene’s mother, Jennifer Arriagas, expresses her gratitude for Taylor Swift on her Facebook page, Jalene’s Journey.
Swift wasn’t the only one ready to “Shake It Off” with Jalene. A group of Bexar County Deputies showed up outside of the little girl’s home Saturday playing her favorite song. Jalene watched as people danced in the street in honor of her fight to shake off cancer. Supporter Juan Mancha sums up the hope of the entire community that opened its heart to Jalene and her family.
Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/1910629/shake-it-off-wish-granted-to-young-terminally-ill-taylor-swift-fan/#2eHwYtLxoXJzvplE.99
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