Taylor Swift Donates $50K to Help a Mom Who Was Seriously Injured in Random Act of Kindness
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Key Points:
- Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting Ashley Taunton, a mom who was hit by a car while helping teens after their vehicle hydroplaned on a rainy day in July.
- Taunton, a certified nursing assistant from Connecticut, pushed a teen out of the way before being struck herself, sustaining multiple life-threatening injuries and facing a recovery time of up to 12 months.
- The incident occurred on I-95 South in Rhode Island, where Taunton stopped to assist stranded teenagers and was hit by a second vehicle that lost control due to wet road conditions.
- Taunton has expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal, attributing her recovery to divine intervention and the support of those around her, including a connection to one of the teens she saved.
- The GoFundMe and a Meal Train have raised significant funds to aid Taunton's recovery, and she has shared a message about valuing time with loved ones following her experience.
