In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, pop superstar Taylor Swift has made a substantial donation to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a victim of the recent mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' victory parade. Swift's donations, totaling $100,000, were made through a GoFundMe page set up to support the family in their time of need.
The 'Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan Memorial' page was established on Thursday, with the initial goal of raising $75,000 for the 44-year-old shooting victim's family. Within a short period, approximately 1,300 individuals had already contributed to the cause when Taylor Swift unexpectedly stepped in to push the total amount raised well beyond the initial target. Her donations, consisting of two separate contributions of $50,000 each, were made in the middle of the night in the United States, but it was early evening in Melbourne, Australia, where Swift is currently performing on tour.
Expressing her deepest sympathies and condolences, Taylor Swift wrote, 'Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift.' The singer's representative confirmed the legitimacy of these generous donations to Variety.
The GoFundMe page was established to provide vital financial support to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically lost her life during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' historic Super Bowl victory. She leaves behind a husband of 22 years and two children. Described as an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Lopez-Galvan touched the lives of many. The funds raised will help her family cope with the unthinkable tragedy they are facing.
Lopez-Galvan, who worked as a wedding DJ and co-hosted a Latin music program on a community radio station, was struck by a fatal gunshot during the chaotic outbreak of violence that occurred following the Chiefs' parade. Reports initially suggested that she passed away after undergoing surgery, but it was later clarified that she died at the scene. Out of the 23 people wounded during the shooting, she was the only fatality. Kansas City police have since announced the detention of two juveniles in connection with the mass shootings. Lopez-Galvan's son, Marc Lopez-Galvan, along with other family members, were also injured in the incident.
Taylor Swift's gesture of kindness is not the first time she has made generous donations through the GoFundMe platform. In 2015, it was reported that Swift's efforts to donate $50,000 to a young girl battling leukemia prompted the site to raise its maximum donation cap from $15,000 to $50,000. Swift's donations had to be divided into multiple installments due to the previous limit. Given the current limit, it is presumed that the singer made her recent $100,000 contribution in two separate increments.
As we continue to grieve the loss of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and support her grieving family, Taylor Swift's act of kindness serves as a reminder of the power of compassion and the shared responsibility we have to help those in need during the darkest of times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa's family and to all those affected by this tragic event.
