Taylor Swift gifted tickets to her Friday show at Lincoln Financial Field to a mother and friend who inspired her heartfelt song "Ronan."

"Ronan" is about a grieving mother who lost her young son to Stage IV neuroblastoma, a deadly form of childhood cancer.

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The song was inspired by the real-life experience of Maya Thompson, an Arizona mother who lost her son, Ronan, on May 9, 2011,

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Maya Thompson shared her story with Taylor Swift through her blog.

Taylor Swift was deeply moved by Maya's story and wrote "Ronan" in honor of Ronan Thompson

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Taylor Swift gifted tickets to her Friday show at Lincoln Financial Field to a mother and friend who inspired her heartfelt song "Ronan."

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"Ronan" is about a grieving mother who lost her young son to Stage IV neuroblastoma, a deadly form of childhood cancer.

Maya Thompson shared her story with Taylor Swift through her blog.

Taylor Swift was deeply moved by Maya's story and wrote "Ronan" in honor of Ronan Thompson

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