As a kid I was mindful of how life looked different for everyone, but as a man I am profoundly aware of the difference in opportunity, exposure, and privilege I grew up with compared to others. Where you live, the situation you were born into or the color of your skin should have no impact on the dreams you can dream.
And it’s a beautiful thing when a kid’s dream comes true.
Travis Kelce
Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers disadvantaged youth to achieve success by providing resources and support to their communities and cultivating their talent in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts. Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation seeks to change the outcomes of underserved youth in communities across the U.S. by creating access to opportunities, enrichment, and advancement.
The event highlights NFL star Travis Kelce’s love of classic cars and music, all while helping students and families in KC.
Dozens of cars were on display under the 12th Street Bridge, two of which were transformed by students within the Ignition Lab at Operation Breakthrough.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced that his Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation will contribute to the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department through a Health and Wellness Endowment for student-athletes.
Kelce’s grant will fund the school’s sports psychology and counseling department, as well as expand the staff for Director of Sports Psychology
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce opens up about his “Ignition Lab,” where underprivileged youth can pursue a variety of career fields as they work towards a college education.
– Travis Kelce
– Maliyah, Student, Operation Breakthrough
– Julianna Johnston Senturia, Executive Director, Heights Schools Foundation
– Mary Esselman, President and CEO, Operation Breakthrough
