Travis Kelce, the talented football player for the Kansas City Chiefs, has shown his incredible generosity by donating $100,000 to the Reyes family. This loving family experienced a heartbreaking tragedy when their two young daughters, aged 8 and 10, were victims of a shooting at the Super Bowl victory parade. Kelce, through his charity Eighty-Seven & Running, made this selfless donation to support the family during this difficult time.
Eighty-Seven & Running is an amazing charity that focuses on empowering underprivileged youth by providing them with resources and assistance in various areas such as education, business, sports, STEM, and the arts. Kelce’s $100,000 donation was made through a GoFundMe campaign, and it will go a long way in helping the Reyes family.
The response from the community has been overwhelming. By Friday evening, the GoFundMe campaign had exceeded its target of $100,000 by nearly $75,000. The Reyes family expressed their gratitude and mentioned that the funds raised will help cover their daughters’ medical expenses and contribute to their college funds. The support and love shown by everyone, including Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who visited the girls in the hospital, has truly been heartwarming.
Taylor Swift- An Unexpected Angel
It’s not just Travis Kelce who has stepped up to help the victims of the parade shooting. His girlfriend, the beloved pop star Taylor Swift, has also made a substantial donation. A GoFundMe campaign was created to raise funds for the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically lost her life in the shooting. Swift came across the page and generously contributed $100,000 to support the family.
The “Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan Memorial” page aimed to raise $75,000, but thanks to Swift’s compassion, the goal was exceeded in just a matter of hours. Over 1,300 people have contributed to the cause. Swift left a heartfelt message on the GoFundMe page, expressing her deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. She wrote, “Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift.”
The shooting during the parade has undoubtedly shaken the community. The Jackson County Family Court Division recently disclosed that two juveniles are facing charges in connection with the mass shooting. Although their names cannot be shared due to Missouri law, authorities have detained them at a juvenile detention center. Further charges are expected as the investigation led by the Kansas City Police Department progresses.
According to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, preliminary findings suggest that the shooting stemmed from a dispute among multiple individuals, which eventually escalated into gunfire. The victims, ranging in age from 8 to 47, include at least half who are under 16 years old. The investigation is still active and ongoing.
This tragic event has brought pain and sorrow to many, but the immense support and acts of kindness from Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, and the entire community offer hope and healing. It is a reminder that even in the face of darkness, love and compassion will always prevail.
