The families of two girls who were shot at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday launched a GoFundMe page and received a large donation from one of their local favorites.
Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce donated $100,000 to the Reyes family, whose two daughters are in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds.
Kelce’s donation was made in the name of his charity, Eighty-Seven & Running.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s passion for changing the plight of young people experiencing adversity is the inspiration for the charity organization Eighty-Seven & Running. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The girls, ages 10 and 8, were also visited by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany earlier this week.
“On behalf of the Reyes family, we sincerely thank you for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. He is recovering physically and mentally,” the statement said. said the family.
“I am happy to share with you that my daughters, ages 8 and 10, are recovering well from their leg injuries. Both girls were shot in the leg, underwent surgery, and have been in the hospital for several months now. They are in casts. “They will have to endure follow-up doctor visits for the next few years. They are undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. We are relieved by their progress. However, the healing continues for all of us. The girls were celebrating with many of their families at the time. “They were senselessly hurt. Our family and other families. We ask that you continue to keep those affected in your thoughts and prayers.”
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce watches before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)
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His girlfriend, Taylor Swift, donated an additional $100,000 to the fundraising page. lisa lopez galvan, the person who was killed. Lopez-Galván was a cousin of the injured girls’ mother.
“My deepest sympathies and condolences on your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” the singer wrote.
Hours later, Kelce wrote, “I am heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today. My heart goes out to those who came to celebrate with me and to all those affected. Dear KC. is irreplaceable to me,” he posted on his former Twitter account, X. shooting.
Mahomes said he was “praying for Kansas City” and his wife said “shooting is never the answer.”
Kelce’s donation was matched solely by GoFundMe donations The goal is $100,000. More than $73,000 was donated by more than 1,000 people.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs runs onto the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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2 minors He has been charged with gun-related offenses in connection with the incident.
At least 11 children were injured in the shooting but were expected to recover as of Wednesday night. Nine of them were shot and two suffered other injuries.
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