The grieving family of late Kansas City radio DJ Lisa López-Galván has garnered substantial support from the Chiefs' most popular fan: Taylor Swift.
The “Shake It Off” superstar and girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe set up to benefit the family of López-Galván, who was killed Wednesday in a shooting at the Chiefs parade that celebrated the anniversary of the NFL team. 11 Super Bowl victory. López-Galván, a devoted sports fan who brought her love of music to radio station KKFI-FM, was 43 years old.
“We ask that you continue to keep his family in your prayers as we mourn the loss of his life,” the fundraiser's description read. “This fund will help provide vital financial support to his family as they process this unthinkable tragedy. Any amount is appreciated.”
The López Galván family attempted to raise $75,000, but quickly surpassed that goal with Swift's help. The GoFundMe page lists the Grammy winner as the top donor, giving the grieving family two separate payments of $50,000 each. As of Friday morning, GoFundMe has raised more than $224,470, nearly three times the family's goal.
“I send you my deepest condolences and condolences following your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” reads each of the singer's donations.
A rep for Swift, who recently showed support for the Chiefs when they played the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, confirmed to Variety that the large donations to the López-Galván family were legitimate.
The Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl victory (the team won 25-22 in overtime) with a parade in downtown Kansas City, which ended with a rally at Union Station. The celebration quickly descended into chaos when gunshots were heard outside Union Station, prompting fans to scramble for safety. More than 20 people, including López Galván, were injured in the shooting. López Galván was the only person killed.
Kansas City police officials said Thursday that the shooting appeared to stem from a dispute between several people. Police also said there are two juveniles in custody, after arresting and releasing another, and that several firearms were recovered.
López-Galván is survived by two children and her husband of 22 years, the GoFundMe said.
“She was an incredible mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many,” the family wrote.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
