A london teenager the objective of raise 44,500 euros (52,300 dollars; 41.6 million Chilean pesos) online to pay for studies college, a goal that seemed unattainable until the surprise donation of the American star Taylor Swift.
Vitoria Mario She presents herself on her fundraising page as “an 18-year-old black girl with a dream.”
Determined to get a place in mathematics at the University of Warwick, in the center of England, asked hundreds of companies for help and deposited letters in mailboxes in the region to finance his four years of studies, especially accommodation.
After reaching about half of his goal online, he received a surprise donation of 26,000 euros ($ 30,600; 24.3 million Chilean pesos) signed by Taylor Swift, completing the sum.
“I am very inspired by your fundraising and your dedication to realize your dreams”wrote the 30-year-old artist, who made her way into country music before turning to pop.
“I want to give you the rest of the sum. Good luck in everything you propose! With love, Taylor, “she added.
The singer did not comment on her donation, but her official Twitter account “liked” a tweet about this story posted by a friend of the teenager.
“It’s great!” Vitoria Mario reacted on the BBC.
The young woman moved to London four years ago from Portugal without knowing how to speak English, but managed to get the highest marks in all her exams.
“My father passed away and my mother stayed in Portugal. Moving away from her was difficult, but it was a worthwhile sacrifice, ”she wrote on her fundraising page.
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