Travis Kelce (Imagn Images)
The NFL star stepped forward when 79-year-old Gloria White faced the possibility of losing the comfort of her longtime home. Through his Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation, Kelce provided a $30,000 grant that helped fund major repairs to her house. Eighty-Seven & Running provided a $30,000 grant towards the project, according to Rebuilding Together Kansas City. The repairs were completed in early December 2023, covering everything from plumbing problems to important safety modifications.
She also expressed her gratitude for the unexpected support, saying, “I thank God so much for the work they did here at my house,” she said. I’ve taught them; don’t ever think you can’t wait; keep on and you pursue it,” White said. Travis Kelce has spent years making headlines for his achievements with the Kansas City Chiefs, but one of his most meaningful contributions came far away from the football field. The contribution did more than fix a damaged property. It gave a longtime Kansas City resident a chance to continue living in the place filled with decades of memories. “You never know which way your blessing will come, but it will be at the right time. “I’ve had all races of kids in my backyard.