The Reyes family, whose two children were shot during the Super Bowl victory parade, received a donation of one hundred thousand dollars from Eighty-Seven Running.
Travis Kelce is helping those in need. Through his charity, Eighty-Seven & Running, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs made a donation of one hundred thousand dollars to the Reyes family on Friday. The Reyes family’s two girls, ages eight and ten, were shot during the Super Bowl victory parade that the club participated in on Wednesday.
Using two separate contributions of $50,000 on GoFundMe, the charitable organization, which has as its mission the empowerment of underprivileged youngsters to achieve success by giving resources and assistance to their communities and fostering their potential in the fields of education, business, sports, STEM, and the arts, made the gift.
As of the evening of Friday, the fundraising website for the Reyes family had already exceeded its initial target of $100,000 by roughly $75,000 in total. According to a press statement issued by the family on Friday, contributions will be used to cover the costs of the girls’ medical care, and any money that is left over will be used to subsidize the girls’ college education.
In terms of the girls’ health, the press release said that they are “making good progress in their recovery” after the fact that they were shot in the leg and the subsequent surgery that they had. In addition to the fact that they will both be wearing casts “for several months,” the family also said that they will have to go to the doctor for follow-up appointments for the next several years.
“They are receiving physical therapy to regain their strength and mobility,” the family added, referring to the fact that Patrick Mahomes had paid a visit to them in the hospital. For everyone of us, the emotional healing process is still ongoing, despite the fact that we are relieved by their progress. The girls were engaged in a celebration with a large number of relatives of their family when they were tragically hurt. Regarding our family and the other families who have been impacted, we respectfully request that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The fact that Kelce made the decision to give back is not surprising. In a recent interview with ET, a source said that he was “actively trying to find out specifically what the victims’ needs are, and where he can help the most.”
“He wants to ensure that the families that have been impacted get what they need during this difficult time,” the source said, while a second source added, “Travis is a passionate man with a little bit of a big heart.” Football is a sport that he takes extremely seriously, and he both loves and appreciates his teammates as well as his vocation. He is also a huge fan of Kansas City, and he is devastated by the events that have transpired.
“The victory in the Super Bowl was supposed to bring unity and light to the city, but it has been overshadowed by the horrible events that took place,” the second insider, in addition, said. “The hope is for the city to heal, and for the fans and community to continue to stand united during this difficult time.”
Taylor Swift, who is dating Kelce, also contributed to the cause by making a donation of one hundred thousand dollars to the GoFundMe campaign that was established in honor of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was killed in the incident. More than $300,000 has been raised as of Friday evening, far exceeding the modest target of $75,000 that was set for the fundraising event.
The following is what she posted on the comments area of the page: “Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss.” “With love, Taylor Swift.”
The Jackson County Family Court Division made the announcement on Friday that charges had been brought against two teenagers in connection with the mass shooting. These children are presently being detained at a juvenile detention facility on charges linked to firearms as well as charges related to resisting arrest. In light of the fact that the investigation being conducted by the Kansas City Police Department is still ongoing, officials have said that they expect further charges.
Due to the fact that the two persons who have been accused are minors, their identities will not be made public, and any future hearings will not be accessible to the general public in accordance with the laws of Missouri.
In a prior statement, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the preliminary investigation conducted by the city determines that the mass shooting occurred as a result of an apparent altercation between multiple individuals that resulted in gunshots. At least half of the casualties are under the age of 16, and the ages of the 23 people who were shot span from 8 to 47 years old from the youngest to the oldest. An active and continuing inquiry is still being conducted.