NFL fans and Chiefs Kingdom have rallied together to support those impacted by the shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs parade that left 22 injured and one woman dead. Now, Taylor Swift is joining those in providing support for the victim’s family.
Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two and an avid Chiefs fan, was fatally shot during the mass shooting at the team’s Super Bowl parade on Wednesday. Leaving behind her husband of 22 years and her two children, “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan was a beloved DJ in Kansas City.
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“We are heartbroken with the loss of our loved one, Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Lopez-Galvan, who was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. Lisa leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Mike, and two children, Marc, and Adriana. We ask to please keep our family in your prayers as we grieve the loss of Lisa’s death while also supporting our other loved ones who were impacted in this senseless act.”
Statement from the family of Eliabeth Lopez-Galvan (H/T CNN)
In the aftermath of the tragedy, a GoFundMe was created to provide financial support for the Lope-Galvan family as they try to process the devastating loss of Lisa. While the donation drive was created less than 15 hours ago, it has already raised nearly $200,000 as of Friday morning.
Swifties, NFL fans and members of the Chiefs Kingdom aren’t the only ones providing some financial support for the family. Swift personally donated $100,000 through two separate $50,000 donations to help the Lopez-Galvan family financially through this devastating time.
Swift’s donation and the attention she helped bring to GoFundMe campaign has also resulted in a massive influx of donations. It’s just the latest example of the Chiefs Kingdom coming together and providing support in the wake of this unspeakable tragedy.
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In the moments following the shooting at the parade, Chiefs’ offensive lineman Trey Smith, quarterback Blaine Gabbert, head coach Andy Reid and other members of the organization offered in-person support for distraught children right after the mass shooting.
The NFL community and Swifties are expected to keep rallying around the Lopez-Galvan family in the days and weeks to come. Chiefs’ receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling also offered to provide support to the families of the children who were treated at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
