NFL Star Assists Long-Time Resident in Staying in Home After Over Half a Century

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has come to the aid of a local resident, ensuring that she can continue living in the home she’s cherished for 56 years.

Through his foundation, 87 & Running, Kelce helped Gloria White, an elderly former athlete, avoid having to leave her deteriorating property. White, a former cheerleader, had reached out to the organisation Rebuilding Together Kansas City after discovering her home needed multiple urgent repairs.

The foundation, upon hearing about the repairs needed, donated enough funds to cover the work required. White’s home had issues such as sewage leakage in the basement and broken steps leading to it. But the extensive repairs didn’t stop there; according to Scott Hickox, the executive director of Rebuilding Together Kansas City, White’s home needed a new roof, gutters, safety latches, and repairs in both her bathroom and kitchen.

Hickox shared that Kelce’s willingness to help meant a lot to the community, saying, “For Travis to care enough and his foundation to care enough about what’s happening in Kansas City, this meant the world to us.” In total, more than 16 repairs were made, including the installation of a new hot water heater and a new screen for her porch.

Thanks to the generosity of Kelce and his foundation, White can now continue to live in the home where she’s contributed to her community for decades. “I’ve had all races of kids in my backyard. I’ve taught them; don’t ever think you can’t wait; keep on and you pursue it,” she shared, expressing her connection to the neighbourhood. “I’ve been here 56 years. They know Miss Gloria. I am about people.”

Founded in 2015, Kelce’s 87 & Running foundation aims to support underserved youth, guiding them to become productive citizens through mentorship, motivation, and skill-building, particularly in Kansas City where Kelce plays.