Justin Bieber meets with young girl battling cancer

By: Jessica Derschowitz
Topics: Music

Justin Bieber meets with 6-year-old Avalanna Routh in New York on Feb. 13, 2012.

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(CBS) A young girl battling brain cancer scored a coveted Valentine's Day date on Monday - with singer Justin Bieber.

The pop star flew Avalanna Routh and her family from Massachusetts to New York so that he could meet the 6-year-old.

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Bieber learned of Routh's story after her mother started a "Get Avalanna to Meet Justin Bieber" campaign on Facebook, according to CBS affiliate WBZ-Boston. Routh is a huge fan of the pop star, and earned the moniker "Mrs. Bieber" after "marrying" him in a pretend ceremony last year.

Routh and Bieber played board games and ate cupcakes and candy during their visit. She even got to run her fingers through his famous locks, according to the report.

"That was one of the best things I have ever done," he tweeted. "She was AWESOME. Feeling really inspired right now."

Routh has been battling AT/RT since she was nine months old, WBZ-Boston reports. There is no known cure for the disease.

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by wtlover February 15, 2012 9:52 PM EST: I just love this kid.He is just so real and really cares about all the little things in the world that most celebrities don't give a **** about.Keep up those awesome things your doing Justin because you are making a difference in the world a little bit at a time!!!Not bad for a kid from Stratford; Reply to this comment


by tmonta67 February 15, 2012 6:28 PM EST: Can't say I'm into his music, but I love where his heart is on this one. Made me smile after reading some of the other headlines out there today...; Reply to this comment


by debbie1120 February 15, 2012 4:35 PM EST: I must admit, this was an awesome thing for him to do. Sweet JB! Brought tears to my eyes; Reply to this comment


by RealiteBites February 15, 2012 9:34 AM EST: That's really sweet :); Reply to this comment


by pixcchic February 15, 2012 7:37 AM EST: @ RichZubaty- Johnny Depp did a great deal for the kids known as the West Memphis 3.They were falsely imprisoned for allegedly killing an 8 year kid. One the of "the 3" was targeted for wearing trench coats have liking death meta. He got theihttp://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6239887nr story some attention because he would rally and later the "the 3" were released. This was done on 48 hours here on CBS

Keep up the good work Justin, good deeds do not go unnoticed.; Reply to this comment


by jodyray2 February 15, 2012 6:39 AM EST: Justin Beiber is a good hearted young man.; Reply to this comment


by mollysmop February 15, 2012 3:58 AM EST: What a GOOD and kind young man....Now!!! he does GOOD deeds with his money and fame...Not like those "OTHERS" who just want to be ADORED, and put sh$t up their nose, smoke "wack and crack"...I like him....God bless that little girl.; Reply to this comment