'Max Respect': Internet hails Travis Kelce as he donates $100K to girls injured in Chiefs parade shooting
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has stepped up to help two young sisters who were injured in a shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl championship parade on Wednesday, February 14, as reported by Page Six.
Kelce donated $100,000 on Friday, February 16, to the Reyes family to aid in the recovery of their daughters, aged 8 and 10, who were shot in the legs while attending the parade with family. The generous donation from the All-Pro tight end drew praise from across the internet.
Reyes sisters badly injured while celebrating Chiefs' Super Bowl win
The Reyes sisters were among three people injured when a gunman opened fire on the victory parade in downtown Kansas City. Over one million jubilant Chiefs fans lined the parade route to celebrate the team's Super Bowl LVIII victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Tragically, the gunfire wounded the two little girls as they stood with their family taking in the festivities. Both sisters suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and remain hospitalized at Children's Mercy hospital in stable condition.
In addition to the sisters, 19 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries in the shooting. Tragically, a woman was also killed when the shots rang out. The family of the deceased victim also received assistance from pop superstar Taylor Swift, who donated $100,000 to help cover expenses.
Travis Kelce felt compelled to help Reyes family deal with this unthinkable tragedy
Upon hearing about the injured sisters, Kelce felt compelled to help the Reyes family deal with this unthinkable tragedy. According to a source, Kelce has "a really big soft spot for kids" and wanted to make sure the family was supported during this difficult time.
Through his charity organization 87 and Running, Kelce donated $100,000 to help the family with their daughters' medical expenses and recovery. The donation fulfilled the $100,000 goal the Reyes family had set up through an online fundraising campaign.
"This fund will help provide vital financial support for their physical and mental recovery, any leftover funds will be saved for their college funds," the family's campaign page states.
In addition to the financial assistance from Kelce, the sisters received a special hospital visit from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany on Thursday. Photos showed the injured girls smiling from their hospital beds after meeting the Super Bowl MVP.
Internet praises Travis Kelce's selfless gesture to aid the injured girls
News of Kelce's donation to aid the injured girls was met with widespread praise online. One Facebook user expressed, "Well done sir. Huge help for this family." Another user chimed in, highlighting the depth of Kelce's kindness, stating, "Such a wonderful act of kindness and compassion."
A third user added a touch of admiration, proclaiming, "Max Respect." The sentiment continued with another individual affirming, "That's good to hear."
The outpouring of support extended, with a fifth user emphasizing Kelce's generosity, commenting, "Very generous." Echoing these sentiments, a sixth user remarked, "Not surprising. He’s a good man."
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