Alright, picture this: a billionaire gifts something, it’s bound to stand out, right? Chiefs co-owner Tavia Hunt knows the playbook here. She recently sent Taylor Swift—and the other KC beaus (yes, it was for all the WAGs)—a gift box decked in those signature Chiefs’ red and gold colors. Not just any box, though. We’re talking a brooch with Swift’s name on it making it clear—this one’s coming from Chiefs Kingdom. But Tavia’s generosity isn’t all about the bling; she’s also coming in hot for her hometown of Kansas City.
With the countdown to Christmas underway, so is the season of giving. And you know what that means—the return of Giving Machines! Tavia and her husband, Clark, just hyped these festive red vending machines on Insta, inviting KC to join them at Union Station on November 30. As they put it, “7 local charities have items up for purchase with just one card swipe.” It’s like grabbing a soda. But this time, you’re helping someone in need.
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So, what’s the deal with these Giving Machines? They’re not your typical vending setup. Instead of snacks, you can buy a hot meal, a cozy coat, or even mosquito nets for families in need. Every penny goes straight to charity, thanks to a sponsorship from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Launched in 2017 as part of the “Light the World” campaign, they’ve popped up in cities like London, New York, you name it, backing big names like UNICEF and WaterAid.
And she isn’t the only one from the Chiefs all in. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones also jumped in on the action with a video to spread the word. So, you might want to head to Union Station on the 30th. I mean, what’s better than giving made easy ahead of the festive season, eh?
Oh, and about that gift to Taylor Swift. Yeah, Tavia took the fan chatter in stride—because, hey, when you’re gifting in Chiefs colors, people talk. But the pigskin fanatics have also started talking about everything Tay-Tay. So, yeah…
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Taylor Swift was not the only one to receive the gift
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Is Taylor Swift's presence at Chiefs games overshadowing the team's true spirit and focus?
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One major point? No need for all-out attention on Taylor Swift during the Chiefs’ games. Since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating, every Chiefs game has gained a little more star power. It’s like the league just added another primetime matchup, right? But not everyone’s thrilled.
However, even if the fans made peace with that, they weren’t ready at all to make peace with only Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes (two of the most popular A-Listers in the Chiefs’ WAG list) getting the pleasantries. When Chiefs co-owner Tavia Hunt shared some post-game photos of Swift with a Kelce-themed gift, a few fans weren’t exactly cheering. They hit up the comments asking if all players’ partners get this level of attention. “I’m just saying what a lot of your players’ wives and girlfriends are thinking but not saying out loud,” one fan wrote. A little intense? Maybe, but fans are passionate, you know?
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Tavia didn’t leave that hanging. She set the record straight: “We actually hosted all the players’ wives and girlfriends in our box last night,” she replied, reminding everyone that these gatherings, gifts, and events are a regular thing. “We serve the community together every other week and have gifting and special events as well,” she added.
See, one thing’s true here. Love her or not, Swift has brought fresh eyes to the NFL. All the Swifties searching for the Chiefs’ #87 during games? That’s some extra view gained as well. Guess that’s why you might have heard the league’s top shots backing the idea of coming together of football and music. And that, folks, has been buzzing since Swift became a part of this NFL WAG community.
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