Every since Taylor Swift became such a big part of Chiefs Kingdom, she has done what she can to support Kansas City.
And that continued on Saturday night.
Swift donated two signed guitars to Sporting KC’s ‘Kicks n Fits’ gala, with all the proceeds benefiting the Victory Project, according to KSHB’s McKenzie Nelson.
Her contributions helped raise $17,500.
You guys! TWO signed guitars were donated to Sporting KC for their ‘Kicks n Fits’ gala— all of the proceeds benefit the Victory Project!
$17,500 was raised! https://t.co/o5Gv9GsIGH
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) August 11, 2024
Nelson, who was emceeing the event, also posted a photo of one of the winners with the guitar. The smile on the young girl’s face says it all.
Taylor Swift donated two autographed guitars to Sporting KC’s ‘Kicks n Fits’ gala benefiting The Victory Project.
One of the winners gave the guitar to 13yo Olive. She was the clubs Matchday honoree on 6-29-24. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/BS4pXbBVHp
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) August 11, 2024
Patrick Mahomes is part of the ownership group for Sporting KC, a team in the MLS (Major League Soccer), while his wife Brittany is a co-owner of Kansas City’s NWSL team, The Current.
Sporting KC works closely with the Victory Project which “celebrates children’s victories, big or small, through philanthropic initiatives supporting childhood cancer and access to soccer.”
Swift has become close with the Mahomes’ due to her relationship with Travis Kelce. She was spotted numerous times during the season sitting next to Brittany and cheering on the team. Plus the quarterback and his wife traveled to Amsterdam to see the singer’s Eras Tour show during the offseason.
They support each other and that’s what matters.
To show support for his quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was at the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic gala in Las Vegas. And he brought a very special guest.
Taylor Swift was on Kelce’s arm during the gala. And the two showed incredible generosity.
Kelce was onstage during the auction at the gala, and revealed that he and Swift decided to donate something that everyone wants.
“I think, um, I was just talking to my significant other,” Kelce said in a video posted on TikTok. “And uh, we might have one other auction item that wasn’t on the docket.”
“Has anyone heard of the Eras Tour?,” he asked as guests. And everyone in the room cheered very loudly.
Swift was sitting with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, and was cheering along with her boyfriend’s crazy antics. Plus she was excited to see the reaction to the tickets.
“Who would actually pay hundreds of thousands just to know Taylor Swift is actually cheering you on as you’re winning 4 of her tickets — this is insane! Let’s go!,” actioneer Harry Santa-Olalla said.
The tickets ultimately sold for $80,000.
Santa-Olalla later posted a photo of himself with Swift, and said that it was Kelce who “convinced” Swift to donate four ticket.
Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mom who was killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
A GoFundMe was created following her death, and Swift sent two $50,000 donations with a message.
“Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” she wrote under each donation.
Despite being at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Swift was unable to be at the parade due to her Eras Tour which was resuming in Australia. But Swift wanted to do what she could to help the family after this tragedy, especially given her presence in Chiefs Kingdom this season.
Lopez-Galvan was celebrating the Chiefs win with her family when she was struck by gunfire and died. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
The shooting occurred just after 3 p.m., when the Kansas City police reported that shots were fired around Union Station at the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII parade.
Multiple people were injured, with the KC Police confirming that among the victims were multiple children who were transported and treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital. They later announced that 22 total victims suffered from gunshot wounds.
And according to Children’s Mercy Hospital, they were specifically treating 12 patients, 11 of which are kids, and nine of which had gun shot wounds. However, the hospital later came out saying that all of their patients are expected to make a full recovery.
Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce also reacted to the news immediately after the shooting.
“I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today,” Kelce wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.”
