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Laila Edwards Says Travis Kelce Donated to Family GoFundMe Ahead of Her Olympic Debut

Celebrity support is helping cover her family's travel in a sport with steep costs.

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.