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.

December 8, 2024

Travis Kelce arrives at Arrowhead in local nonprofit’s EV ’69 Chevelle

Travis Kelce unveiled a 1969 Chevelle EV, converted by local teens through Operation Breakthrough. Proceeds from car raffles will support educational programs for Kansas City children.

Travis Kelce: Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominee
December 5, 2024

TE Travis Kelce Named Kansas City Chiefs Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs’ star TE, is nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, honoring his outstanding on-field achievements and transformative community impact.

September 5, 2024

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce helps ignite Kansas City community with car rebuilding shop for students

KANSAS CITY — Travis Kelce wears many hats. He’s an All-Pro tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, ubiquitous commercial pitchman, and as boyfriend to the world’s biggest pop star, Swiftie in Chief.

September 22, 2023

Kelce Car Jam Gets In Gear

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.

November 9, 2022

UC alum Travis Kelce launches health and wellness endowment for student-athletes at alma mater

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.

November 21, 2021

'This safe haven is for them to dream big' — Travis Kelce on his 'Ignition Lab' in Kansas City

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.

CATCHING FOR A CAUSE

My upbringing in Cleveland Heights inspired me to create Eighty-Seven and Running. Growing up in a diverse community taught me that helping others is always the right thing to do.

– Travis Kelce

When I got to the Ignition Lab, I’m going to be honest, I had no idea what I was doing. But now, I have learned things that I can take into the real world and things I can use for an actual career that I can pursue later on in the future.

– Maliyah, Student, Operation Breakthrough

Travis Kelce has generously supported his hometown schools, providing over 2,300 kids with remote learning, after-school programs, tutoring, and inspirational speakers. He’s setting a great example for our kids and alumni.

– Julianna Johnston Senturia, Executive Director, Heights Schools Foundation

Travis isn’t just an NFL star to our children; he’s shown them he genuinely cares. He’s learned their names, spent time with them, and made them feel important. That’s what sets him apart.

– Mary Esselman, President and CEO, Operation Breakthrough

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Students Served Daily at the Operation Breakthrough Ignition Lab
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student-athletes impacted each year at the University of Cincinnati