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Avril Lavigne returns to the stage for inspiring performance of 'Fly'

Superstar Avril Lavigne completed her first concert performance in more than a year last night (July 25) at the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

The Canadian sensation, who has been battling the debilitating condition Lyme disease, took the stage at the inspiring sporting event to sing her latest track 'Fly', and posted about the experience on Twitter, writing:

"Honoured to have performed my song 'Fly' at the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics tonight. All proceeds go to support the Special Olympics. This was a very beautiful night for me. Congratulations to all the athletes. Thank you to everyone who supports the Avril Lavigne Foundation. It has been a difficult year fighting through Lyme disease for me and I am so happy to have made it on stage tonight for the first performance in a year."

The beauty went onto add that she hopes to lift people up who might be struggling with the song's lyrics: "Thank you for having me and please enjoy my song Fly. I wrote this song to encourage people who are facing challenges, to encourage strength and to empower."

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Watch Lavigne's fantastic live performance at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics here: