Florence and the Machine visited a hospice to play to an ill fan who couldn't make their gig
'The room was full; full of joy and warmth and love and life and singing'
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Your support makes all the difference.In a heartwarming piece of news, Florence and the Machine made one young fan's day by playing a surprise private concert especially for them.
The teenager, who remains unnamed, couldn’t make a gig in Austin, Texas due to illness. News soon got to the band, who in turn decided to travel to the girl’s Hospice and perform a few songs for the girl.
Singer Florence Welch and guitarist Rob Ackroyd played through 'Dog Days Are Over' and 'Shake It Out’, all while others from the ward sang along in unison. Watch below.
A statement from the Hospice reads: ”Today we were privileged to witness the clear joy of a room full of teenagers singing with Florence Welch and guitarist Rob Ackroyd from Florence and The Machine who came to Hospice Austin's Christopher House to give a private concert to a teen who missed her concert last night due to her illness. The room was full; full of joy and warmth and love and life and singing. Thank you, Florence!
"Hospice Austin's 15-year-old patient had long planned to go see Florence and the Machine with her BFF at the Austin 360 amphitheater; she was bitterly disappointed when her health prevented her from attending. So Florence came to her at Hospice Austin's Christopher House. Thank you, Florence, for your loving kindness, and for making our patient's day."
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