Overview
- Laila Edwards told People that Travis Kelce contributed to her family's GoFundMe to pay for flights and hotels to support her at the Winter Olympics.
- Edwards will be the first Black woman to represent the United States in women's ice hockey at the Winter Games.
- She said the Kelce brothers previously praised her on their New Heights podcast, and she later exchanged supportive direct messages with Travis.
- The 21-year-old University of Wisconsin forward helped the U.S. win the 2025 World Championship and has multiple NCAA titles.
- The United States opens pool play on Feb. 5 against Czechia, and Edwards' family fundraiser remains active for Olympic travel costs.