On August 21, according to the Daily Mail, a Blаck female student made a public appeal for financial support to attend college via a GoFundMe post. Upon learning about her situation, Taylor Swift swiftly donated 23,000 pounds to help.
Vitoria Mario, an aspiring mathematician, had been struggling to afford university due to financial hardships. Four years ago, she migrated from Portugal to live with relatives in Tottenham, UK. Her father had passed away, and her mother remained in Portugal. Despite her efforts to seek help, she received no responses, prompting her to turn to the community for assistance. She aimed to raise around 40,000 pounds to cover tuition, supplies, learning equipment, and living expenses for four years of university.
After reading Mario’s plea, Taylor Swift decided to contribute 23,000 pounds toward her goal. Along with the donation, Swift left a heartfelt message: “Vitoria, I read your story online, and I’m deeply inspired by your drive and determination to make your dreams a reality. I’d like to gift you the remaining funds needed. Best of luck in everything you do. Warm regards, Taylor.” Overwhelmed with joy, Vitoria expressed her gratitude: “I was absolutely stunned when I read those words. I had wondered how I could ever reach my goal, and now, a miracle has happened.” She also thanked everyone for their support.
Earlier, on her GoFundMe page, Vitoria explained her goal of raising 40,000 pounds to attend university. She had been accepted to study Mathematics at the prestigious Warwick University, having achieved impressive academic results. However, she was unable to secure student loans due to her lack of housing and her family’s low income. Vitoria described the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father and leaving her mother behind in Portugal, noting that it was a necessary sacrifice in pursuit of better educational opportunities. Her story underscored her dream of not only improving her own life but also inspiring others facing similar struggles to achieve their goals, regardless of obstacles such as gender inequality, rаcism, immigration, and financial barriers.
In her quest for support, Vitoria had previously reached out to 442 top companies via email, seeking advice or assistance, but received no replies or positive responses. She even left letters in wealthy London neighborhoods, including Kensington, hoping someone would notice her plight, but to no avail. Despite these setbacks, Vitoria remained determined, knowing that becoming a mathematician would not only benefit her family but also motivate others to strive for a better future.
Taylor Swift, known not only for her music but also for her philanthropic efforts and engagement with social issues, has a long history of charitable giving. In early 2020, she donated 1 million USD to support victims of a tornado disaster in Tennessee. Moreover, she quietly provided financial assistance to a record store in her hometown affected by the Cоvid-19 pаndemic and has also helped some of her fans during difficult times brought on by the global crisis.