Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s autographed jersey raises $21,000 for children’s charity
Power couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made a heartwarming contribution to charity by donating a signed jersey of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
The jersey, adorned with autographs from both Kelce and Swift, was auctioned off to raise funds for the Guelph Wish Fund for Children, a charity dedicated to supporting children facing significant illness in Ontario, Canada.
Fans had doubted authenticity of Swift’s signature
The generous donation was part of Linamar Corp.’s silent auction during its annual Curl for Kids Winter Bonspiel charity fundraising event.
Despite some skepticism surrounding the authenticity of Taylor Swift’s signature, the jersey fetched an impressive $21,000 in online bidding, demonstrating overwhelming support for the charity and its cause.
Accompanying the jersey is a cherished photograph capturing the couple’s embrace after the Chiefs’ victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game.
While Kelce sports the AFC Championship jersey, Swift is seen wearing a red sweater, symbolizing their support for each other and the charitable endeavor.
Concerns regarding the authenticity of Swift’s autograph were addressed by the charity itself, with a reassuring video confirming the genuineness of the jersey.
Despite doubts raised by some fans, the overwhelming response from supporters emphasizes the importance of the charity’s work and the impact of Swift and Kelce’s gesture.
In addition to the Swift and Kelce jersey, other memorabilia, including jerseys signed by Patrick Mahomes, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, were auctioned off, collectively raising nearly $34,000 for the charity.
The event as a whole raised an impressive $125,000, highlighting the generosity of donors and the success of the fundraising efforts.
Taylor Swift is currently in Australia as part of the international leg of her Eras Tour.
She is set to perform three sold-out shows in Sydney this weekend.
There was speculation on Travis Kelce possibly joining the global superstar Down Under, but so far the Chiefs tight end hasn’t been spotted in Australia.
Swift’s next stop on her tour is Singapore on the first weekend of March.