Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, has remained passionate about Kansas City ever since he joined the team after being drafted in 2013. In the last decade, the Super Bowl champion has often spoken about his loyalty to Kansas City. As he remains unbeatable on the field, he has also shown up for Kansas City’s children.
Travis Kelce’s foundation 87 and Running expresses gratitude as he stands by Kansas City amid legal drama
A few weeks ago, Travis Kelce’s foundation, 87 and Running took to their social media to make a post that read as, “What an incredible night at our 6th annual Travis Kelce’s Celebrity Challenge! A huge THANK YOU to @killatrav for always showing up for KC and for our kids. Your heart for this community makes all the difference. We’re beyond grateful to the amazing players from the @chiefs, @kccurrent, @sportingkc, and @kcroyals who joined in the fun as our celebrity teammates.”The post added, “You brought the energy, the smiles, and the love for KC! And to all of the incredible Kansas City companies who sponsored teams and donated to make this event possible, we truly couldn’t do any of this without YOU. KC, you continue to show what community looks like. Thank you for helping us keep opportunities open and dreams big for every child we serve! 💛”Travis Kelce’s foundation, 87 and Running, has stood by Kansas City’s children for the last few years and has often raised funds for their education and meals.For close to a decade, Travis Kelce’s foundation has worked consistently towards the community he has built in Kansas City but 87 and Running has also landed itself in trouble a few times.
Travis Kelce’s charity finds itself in the middle of money laundering claims as he stays away from the mess
Over the last few months, Travis Kelce has found his foundation, 87 and Running, attached to money laundering claims as there have been suspicions about the charity’s spending.As per reports, public IRS filings have shown that out of $1.5 million raised, nearly $470,000 went toward high management and general expenses rather than charitable work.There have also been considerable expenses related to Travis Kelce’s friend’s company which has created suspicions about money laundering claims.However, nothing has been proven yet as the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end has kept himself away from all the mess and has focused on his work.Despite the constant negativity surrounding him, Travis Kelce has remained unbeatable on the field as he has had a record breaking performance in the new season.After consecutively winning in the last few weeks, all eyes are on Week 5 as he gears up to face the Los Angeles Chargers.