The family of two girls who were shot at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday started GoFundMe pages and received a large donation from one of their hometown 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 under 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 behind the charity Eighty-Seven & Running. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The girls, ages 10 and 8, also received a visit from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, earlier this week.
“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 affected by this senseless act, are still recovering physically and emotionally,” he said a statement from the family said.
“We are happy to share that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are progressing well 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 can withstand visits to follow up with the doctor 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 injured “We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other affected families in your thoughts and prayers.”
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce watches before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on December 17, 2023. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)
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His girlfriend, Taylor Swift, donated another $100,000 to the page that is raising money for Lisa López-Galván, who was murdered. López Galván was a cousin of the mother of the injured girls.
“I send you my deepest condolences and condolences after your devastating loss. Love, Taylor Swift,” the singer wrote.
“I am heartbroken by the tragedy that took place today. My heart goes out to everyone who came to celebrate with us and has been affected. KC, you mean the world to me,” Kelce posted on X, formerly Twitter, several hours later. the shooting.
Mahomes said he was “praying for Kansas City,” while his wife said “shooting is never the answer.”
Kelce's donation alone matched the GoFundMe goal of $100,000. More than 1,000 other people have donated more than $73,000.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs enters the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on December 31, 2023. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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two minors They have been charged with firearms offenses in connection with the incident.
At least 11 children were injured during the shooting, but were expected to recover by Wednesday night. Nine of them were shot and two suffered other injuries.
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