Overview
- Edwards, 21, was named to the U.S. women's hockey roster on Jan. 2, becoming the first Black woman selected for Team USA at the Winter Games.
- She told People that Travis Kelce donated to her family's GoFundMe and has been in touch about additional ways to help.
- The fundraiser topped about $45,000 by Wednesday to pay for flights and lodging for her parents and relatives to attend the Games in Italy.
- The Kelce brothers previously praised Edwards on their New Heights podcast, and she and Travis later exchanged supportive DMs, reflecting their shared Cleveland Heights roots.
- Team USA opens preliminary play on Feb. 5 against Czechia in Milan-Cortina as Edwards prepares for her Olympic debut.