Girl's surgery battle met by idol Lewis Capaldi

An 11-year-old fan, Evie-Mae, recently had her dream fulfilled when she met her idol, singer Lewis Capaldi. The young girl, who has a history of undergoing four brain surgeries, attended a concert in Exeter. She held up a sign featuring song titles and a personal message about her medical journey. Capaldi noticed the sign and invited her on stage for a photograph, a moment described as a dream come true. Evie-Mae's mother bought her the concert tickets as a Christmas present. She noted that Capaldi's openness about mental health and personal struggles, like taking a break from his career, resonates with her daughter, who has autism. Her daughter's favorite song is 'Survive,' which she finds relatable due to her own experiences. Evie-Mae had hydrocephalus, a condition involving fluid buildup in the brain, which required her first surgery at eight months old and three subsequent operations. Remarkably, Evie-Mae has outgrown hydrocephalus, a development that surprised her family as it was considered a lifelong condition. The concert experience was described as an unforgettable highlight for the family.