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“Our Hearts Go Out”: Jason and Travis Kelce Send Heartfelt Wishes Post Kansas City Shooting as KC Strong Breaks $675K Barrier

Published 02/19/2024, 8:56 PM EST

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The Chiefs witnessed scenes of shock at the Super Bowl celebrations in the city of Kansas. The horrifying mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade claimed the life of one and injured many others. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, and the Chiefs extended financial support to the families of those stricken from the tragedy.

Now, recently, the Kelce brothers came forward to address the tragedy in public before they released the next episode of their podcast the ‘New Heights Show.’ In the wake of this incident, the Chiefs and UWGKC decided to set up a financial response system which has now amassed over $670k. The Kelce brothers urged the 92 percenters to do their part and help the victims in any capacity.

Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce reach out for KC’s aid

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Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce seemed very emotional in their message while addressing the public before uploading their pre-recorded weekly episode. Jason Kelce looked like he was on the verge of crying as he expressed his sympathies to everyone affected by the incident and the people who just came to enjoy the Super Bowl parade.

“We just want to say our hearts go out to all the victims, their families, Chiefs Kingdom and really all the Kansas City, that was really there on a day to try and celebrate the community and its unfortunate and deeply tragic events that occurred so you know we also want to think the local law enforcement the spring in action the first responders on scene in anybody that’s been willing to help those affected by the tragedy,” remarked the center player.

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Travis Kelce intervened and reminded people of KC Strong and urged everyone to donate in any capacity that they can. This was after the younger Kelce brother and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, tried to alleviate the situation by donating a significant amount to KC Strong from his end as well.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift standing for Kansas City

America’s Sweethearts decided to donate $100k each to the families of the affected in the KC incident. Kelce donated $50k each to two girls whose relative was a local radio DJ, killed in the incident. Taylor Swift donated $100k through the GoFundMe page of DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who is now deceased.

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The unfortunate event, though tragic and disheartening, has brought the people of Kansas City closer than ever. Better response systems are in place, as the community is helping each other, and the local authorities are leaving no stone unturned in trying to alleviate the victims and keep the city united.

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Abhinav Prakash is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He covers several aspects of the game, more specifically core sports events. Abhinav has also covered Taylor Swift in great detail, apart from these stalwarts.
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