Travis Kelce’ Heartfelt Gesture: $100K Donation to Children Injured in Super Bowl Parade Shooting
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has donated $100k to two girls injured in the fatal shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. The shooting occurred on Wednesday following the celebration of Kelce’s team at the parade, resulting in one fatality and numerous injuries, including those sustained by the two girls Kelce donated to.
Read on to learn more about Travis Kelce’s donation of $100k to the two girls injured in the shooting incident during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting
Super Bowl LVIII saw the Kansas City Chiefs lift the trophy, bringing immense joy to their fans this year. To celebrate their victory, some players from the winning team also participated in Wednesday’s Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade.
I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024Advertisement
However, the celebration turned into a nightmare for everyone when a shooting occurred at the event, resulting in one death and several injuries, including two girls from the Reyes family. In response to this tragic incident, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made a donation.
Travis Kelce donates $100k for injured two girls of Reyes family
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has extended a helping hand to the Reyes family, whose two girls were injured in the Super Bowl parade shooting. Kelce has gifted approximately $100k to the two sisters injured in the recent fatal incident.
Notably, the family of the two girls has been seeking funds for their treatment. Amid this, Travis has already donated $100k to the girls’ family to assist them. A source shared with Page Six, “Travis has a really big soft spot for kids and wanted to make sure their families were taken care of and supported with whatever they needed.”
Travis Kelce donates $100,000, through his Eighty-Seven & Running charity, to the Reyes family, whose two daughters were shot at the team's Super Bowl victory parade.
A source recently told ET, "He wants to ensure that the impacted families get what they need during this… pic.twitter.com/EviWNNSwIc— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 17, 2024Advertisement
More about Travis Kelce and his charity work
Travis Kelce is no stranger to charity work and donations, as he operates his own charity, “87 and Running.” Kelce assisted the Reyes family girls through his charitable organization. Additionally, the Reyes family has set up a GoFundMe page, stating that the two girls were shot in the leg and are currently recovering.
While it didn’t mention their names, they are aged 8 and 10. The webpage about the funds raised mentions, “This fund will help provide vital financial support for their physical and mental recovery, and any leftover funds will be saved for their college funds.”
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