Stotfold girl sees Taylor Swift perform following leukaemia diagnosis

Seeing Taylor Swift live in concert is a dream come true for millions, but when young Amelie Flatt from Stotfold was at Swift's record-breaking last UK concert at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday (August 20), it was infinitely more special.

Amelie was well enough to attend after a vital stem cell transplant that was "urgently needed", due to her devastating third leukaemia diagnosis last year.

Amelie and co throwing up Swifty hearts as Taylor performs. (Image: Sofia)

Following 127 days in hospital, much of it in isolation, Amelie is now home and loved every minute of the concert, with her mum Sofia, and friends Ella and Jen.

Amelie said: “I can’t believe we actually got here! This is so special and I will never forget it!

“I’ve had the most amazing time some of my favourite people! Taylor is incredible, it’s all been so overwhelming! Best night ever!”

(From right to left) - Sofia, Amelie, and friends Ella and Jen soaking up the atmosphere at Swift's Wembley stadium concert. (Image: Sofia)

First diagnosed at the age of three, time had been running out to find a compatible stem cell donor for Amelie. Thankfully, an overseas donor was found, and Amelie had her transplant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in April.

Therefore, her mum works closely with blood cancer charity DKMS, encouraging more people to join the stem cell donor register, so others with blood cancer can live their dreams  

“It’s been a rough ride – she still as a long way to go on the road to recovery, and the concert was exhausting for her, but it also gave Amelie a massive lift, especially thanks to the amazing, caring staff at Wembley Stadium who looked after us so brilliantly,” Sofia added. 

All smiles as Amelie watches her idol Taylor Swift perform at Wembley. (Image: Sofia)

She described how they initially “struggled” to find a donor for Amelie however after registering as a stem cell donor she was able to have a “second chance” at life.

Sofia said: “The man who donated his stem cells for her has given my baby life – the life that I once gave her. Words are not enough to thank him.” 

Unfortunately, Amelie is not alone as someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every 20 minutes. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month,  if you wish to support people like Amelie go online at dkms.org.uk.