Taylor Swift’s fans quietly raised money for KC non-profit in honor of her wedding
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.
- Swift fans organized a fundraiser that raised $17,474.82 for Operation Breakthrough.
- Fans were encouraged to give $13.87 in honor of Swift and Kelce's numbers.
- Kelce's Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation has worked with Operation Breakthrough for a.
The romance between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift has captured the hearts of Swifties around the world.
Swift’s fans are excited she found love and were thrilled the couple tied the knot. And, although Swifites have been anxiously awaiting photos from the ceremony and of her dress, they did something cool over the past copule of weeks for a Kansas City non-profit organization that is close to Kelce’s heart.
Kelce’s Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation has worked with Operation Breakthrough for the past decade, helping kids in need in the Kansas City area.
After Kelce and Swift donated $26 million to non-profit organizations around the country, Swifties encouraged others to give $13.87 in honor of Swift’s favorite number and Kelce’s jersey number with the Chiefs. It was all done without much fanfare.
All told, Swifties quietly raised more than $17,000 for Operation Breakthrough, the non-profit said in an Instagram post.
“To everyone who joined this fundraiser totaling to $17,474.82, THANK YOU! 💜,” Operation Breakthrough wrote.
“We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown through this special campaign celebrating @taylorswift and @killatrav. Watching so many people turn a joyful moment into something that will make a real difference for our children and families has been incredibly meaningful.
“Taylor and Travis have both shown such generosity to Operation Breakthrough, and seeing that same spirit reflected in their fans has been so heartwarming. Every donation, whether it was $13.87 or any amount, helps create opportunities for the children we serve and reminds them that there are people across the country cheering them on.
“A huge thank you to @swiftiesforeternity for organizing this fundraiser and bringing this amazing community together. We received even MORE love through our website donations in honor of Taylor and Travis in addition to this campaign!”
This story was originally published July 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM.
