Taylor Swift fan to mark 13 years cancer free at gig

Cali will be flying from Florida to mark her milestone with Taylor Swift

A Taylor Swift fan is flying more than 4,000 miles to celebrate being 13 years cancer free at the singer's Liverpool show.

Cali, from Florida in the United States, was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of three and is now in remission.

The 17-year-old will travel to Liverpool to watch her idol perform at Anfield Stadium.

The Swiftie said she was "so excited" to celebrate her "13 years cancer free on the 13th with Taylor", adding that "13 is Taylor's number"

Cali was diagnosed with leukaemia at three-years-old

American pop star, Taylor Swift will be in Liverpool for three nights from 13 June - her only stop in the north-west of England on The Eras tour.

The teenager will watch the 'All Too Well' singer's gig with her mother, Mindy, who is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer, on Liverpool's opening night, which also marks the singer's 100th Eras tour show.

It was the date of the show that made the decision for Cali to travel across the Atlantic, saying the show on the 13th "obviously caught my eye, as 13 is Taylor Swift's number".

The singer reportedly writes the number on her hand before every gig and her birthday is on the 13th.

'Great role model'

Cali, who has been free from the blood cancer for 13 years, said: "I've grown up hearing Taylor Swift on the radio and I've always enjoyed her music.

"Her lyrics are so relatable, she has such a wide variety.

"She has helped me through every era of my life."

Mindy said her daughter had come a long way and she was glad she was a fan of such a "great role model".

Cali has been to see Taylor Swift on her Reputation tour with mum, Mindy

Liverpool will be transforming into 'Taylor Town' for the shows, which the duo said they cannot wait to see.

Liverpool City Council has created a trail of art installations across the city, each inspired by one of the singer’s albums.

"When we saw how far out Liverpool decided to go we were really excited, it made it so much more exciting that that's the city we are going to," Mindy said.

"I haven't heard of other cities doing what Liverpool is doing, so we are really excited to get to experience it."

Cali and her mum will be exploring what Liverpool has to offer during their trip

Cali will be wearing an orange dress, the colour of the leukaemia awareness ribbon, for the concert, which will be finished with a cape with the words "in my 13th year cancer free Era" on the back.

Mindy will be dressed in pink for the 'Lover' Era of Taylor Swift's album and to represent breast cancer awareness.

Cali added: "I have seen a lot of Swifties, especially those who have cancer, or who have had cancer, and it's really important to know you're not alone, and it gets better."

Taylor Swift will bring her Eras Tour to the city's Anfield stadium from 13-15 June.