Ariana Grande surprised young survivors of the Manchester terror attack in hospital on Friday ahead of her One Love benefit gig tomorrow.
The 23-year-old popstar showed up to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital ward to shower her little fans with hugs gifts, and kind words.
One father was left in tears at the star’s gesture as she knelt by the girls’ beds saying ‘I’m so proud of you. You are so strong. You are doing really well’.
I got to meet my queen today❤❤love you @ArianaGrande??xxxxxx pic.twitter.com/xTymQaRoN2
— jaden farrell mann (@dustyblu10) June 2, 2017
The U.S singer brought with her Harrods teddy bears, sunflowers and signed merchandise.
The heart-warming photos show the young fans grinning, including Jaden Mann, who’s dad Peter expressed his gratitude.
Peter Mann said:
This means more to us than all the amazing things people have done this week. when your daughter asks after her 2nd operation is ariana ok?
So happy she came i could burst! Never seen jaden so happy! Even cried again myself.
?: Ariana meeting fans at the Manchester hospital earlier tonight♡ (2) pic.twitter.com/AarlIVKMSk
— AG4 (@DWTour_) June 2, 2017
Twenty two people lost their lives, many of them youngsters, at the hands of a cowardly terrorist, and 120 more were injured in the blast. Some are still in hospital receiving medical treatment.
The One More Time singer is back in the city of Manchester this weekend to headline the One Love tribute concert alongside a hoard of her musical allies, including Parrs Wood High School’s Harmony Choir, some of whom were at the fateful gig on Monday 22 May.
?: Ariana meeting fans at the Manchester hospital earlier tonight♡ pic.twitter.com/ZSfqPaLg3P
— AG4 (@DWTour_) June 2, 2017
All proceeds from the £40 tickets for tomorrow’s gig will go the victims’ families. Tickets went on sale on Thursday morning, and sold out in just six minutes.
Kind-hearted Ariana Grande has also reportedly offered to pay for the victims’ funerals.
We stand together.