A fifth grader in Northern Kentucky is getting the opportunity to live out her dream thanks to a non-profit in Lexington.
The Lexington Dream Factory made a trip to Summit View Academy in Kenton County on Wednesday to surprise 10-year-old Emma with Taylor Swift tickets, who will be in Indianapolis this weekend.
The Lexington Dream Factory grants dreams to children ages 3 to 18 who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Emma was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes earlier this year and has dealt with complications from her illness.
She has a big reputation for being confident, kind, and strong.
“My brothers daughter, she is type 1, and so we have kind of seen the symptoms,” says Emma’s mom, Sarah. “I thought, I’m just going to go check her blood sugar and so her cousin did that and she was at 555.”
Emma credits her cousin for saving her life that day.
“I went into DKA at the hospital, with my cousin, she saved my life. If she wasn’t there next to me to do that finger prick, I would probably be dead right now and I am thankful for her,” says Emma.