Taylor Swift Honors Father with $1M Donation
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to the American Heart Association in honor of her father, Scott Swift, following his major heart surgery earlier this year.
Earlier this year, Scott Swift, the father of global pop icon Taylor Swift, underwent quintuple bypass surgery after doctors discovered five blockages in his heart. The singer later reassured fans that her father was doing “incredible” as he continued his recovery.
On Tuesday, officials from the American Heart Association confirmed that the Blank Space hitmaker had made a substantial personal donation to support the organization’s mission.
American Heart Association Praises Taylor Swift’s Generosity
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, praised Swift’s contribution, stating that the donation would have a powerful impact beyond its monetary value.
“Taylor Swift’s remarkable generosity will create lasting change far beyond its financial value,” Brown said.
She added that Swift’s public support, inspired by her father’s health journey, would encourage greater awareness around heart disease prevention and personal heart health.
“Her commitment to supporting her father will make so many others aware of the need to take their own heart health seriously, strengthen prevention efforts, and improve controllable risk factors,” Brown explained.
Donation to Fund Research, Education, and CPR Training
According to the organization, the $1 million donation will be used to support several initiatives, including cardiovascular research, public education campaigns, CPR training programs, and the development of updated medical guidelines.
Brown also highlighted Swift’s long-standing association with the “heart hands” symbol, noting its shared meaning with the organization’s mission.
“At the American Heart Association, we proudly use that same gesture to honor all who have been affected — our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, spouses, and so many others,” she said.
Both Taylor Swift and Scott Swift have publicly expressed their gratitude and support for the cause, reinforcing the singer’s continued commitment to philanthropy and health awareness.
