Travis Kelce donates $100K to family of girls recovering from gunshot wounds at Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Travis Kelce has donated $100,000 to the family of two girls who are recovering from gunshot wounds after being injured at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. This comes after his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, also donated $100,000 to to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mom who was the only victim to be killed at parade. […]
Travis Kelce has donated $100,000 to the family of two girls who are recovering from gunshot wounds after being injured at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
This comes after his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, also donated $100,000 to to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mom who was the only victim to be killed at parade.
"This fund has been set up to benefit Reyes family in the recovery of their two daughters shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. The girls were celebrating with many members of their family when they were senselessly injured. We ask that you continue to keep the family in your prayers as the girls work to recover. This fund will help provide vital financial support for their physical and mental recovery, any leftover funds will be saved for their college funds. All fund are being deposited into a bank account established just for the girls. Any amount is appreciated," the organizer of the GoFundMe wrote.
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes visited the two girls in the hospital, both of whom were shot in the leg.
The two girls, one of which was eight years old and the other who is 10 years old, were related to Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and killed.
They were both were shot in the leg and will have a long recovery ahead. The family has released a statement, expressing their gratitude for all who have helped their family in recent days.
"On behalf of the Reyes Family, we are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Our family, along with the other families impacted by this senseless act, are still healing physically and emotionally," a statement from the family said.
"We're happy to share that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are making good progress in their recovery from their leg injuries. Both girls were shot in the legs, underwent surgery, and are currently in casts for several months. We will endure follow-up doctor’s visits for the next few years. They are receiving physical therapy to regain their strength and mobility. While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us. The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were senselessly injured. We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other families affected in your thoughts and prayers."
The shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, when the Kansas City police reported that shots were fired around Union Station at the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII parade.'
Afterwards, many players posted on social media, including Kelce, who took to X, formally known as a Twitter,
“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,” Kelce wrote. “My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
And along with their posts on social media, Kelce, Swift, and the Mahomes' have done what they could to help.
If you are interested in donating, click here.
Taylor Swift donates $100K to family of woman killed at Chiefs Super Bowl parade
She is doing what she can to help.
