He has built up a special bond with superfan Melody Driscoll, visiting her in hospital in 2016 and treating her to a private concert at the 02 Arena in May. And Ed Sheeran proved he truly has a heart of gold as he donated a signed guitar to raise funds for the inspirational 11-year-old, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability.