Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, has shown his compassion and support for the victims of the Super Bowl victory parade shooting. He made a generous donation of $100,000 to the Reyes family, whose two young daughters, aged 8 and 10, were injured in the tragic incident. Kelce made this donation through his charity organization, Eighty-Seven & Running.
Eighty-Seven & Running is a charity that aims to empower underprivileged youth by providing them with resources and assistance in various areas such as education, business, sports, STEM, and the arts. In this case, Kelce’s contribution of $100,000 was made through a GoFundMe campaign.
The Reyes family’s GoFundMe campaign quickly surpassed its initial $100,000 target, receiving an additional $75,000 in donations by Friday evening. The family expressed their gratitude and mentioned that the funds raised would go towards covering the medical costs for their daughters’ recovery. Any remaining amount will be used to contribute to their college funds. It’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of support from the community.
In addition to Travis Kelce’s donation, his girlfriend, the pop star Taylor Swift, also contributed to the victims of the parade shooting. Swift donated $100,000 to a separate GoFundMe page created for Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically lost her life in the shooting. The page aimed to raise $75,000, but Swift’s generous contributions exceeded that goal, inspiring over 1,300 people to donate to the cause.
Swift left a heartfelt message on the GoFundMe page, expressing her deepest sympathies to the Lopez-Galvan family for their devastating loss. It’s incredible to see public figures like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift using their platforms to make a difference in the lives of those affected by such tragedies.
The investigation into the mass shooting is still ongoing, and the Jackson County Family Court Division has revealed that two juveniles are facing charges related to the incident. The Kansas City Police Department is working diligently to uncover the full details of what transpired that day. As the investigation progresses, authorities expect to uncover more information and potentially file additional charges.
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves has stated that initial findings indicate the shooting resulted from a dispute between multiple individuals that escalated into gunfire. It’s a tragic reminder of the impact that disputes can have on innocent lives. The victims of the shooting range in age from 8 to 47 years old, with a significant number of them being under the age of 16.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this terrible incident, and we commend Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, and everyone who has contributed to supporting the victims and their families. Let’s continue to stand together as a community and promote peace and unity in the face of adversity.
