dq. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Warm Hearts on Halloween With $100,000 Donation to 2-Year-Old Chiefs Fan Battling Brain Cancer
Kansas City, Missouri – October 31, 2025
Halloween in Kansas City turned into something truly special this year — not because of costumes or fireworks, but because of a simple act of kindness that reminded everyone what love and humanity look like.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and global pop icon Taylor Swift once again proved that their hearts are as big as their fame. The couple quietly donated $100,000 to support Lilah Smoot, a two-year-old Chiefs fan fighting stage 4 brain cancer, helping her family cover life-saving treatment costs.
But their gesture didn’t stop there. Along with the donation, Kelce and Swift sent a Halloween-themed gift bag filled with candies, small toys, and a handwritten note that melted hearts across social media:
“Lilah, you are the bravest little girl we know. Keep fighting and keep smiling — you’ve got the entire Chiefs Kingdom cheering for you. With love, Travis & Taylor.”
The message, shared by Lilah’s mother, Caitlin Smoot, on Instagram, quickly went viral. In her emotional caption, she wrote:
“This Halloween, our little girl got the sweetest treat of all — hope. Thank you, Taylor and Travis, for your generosity and your hearts. You’ve given us more than we could ever ask for.”
The heartwarming act comes just weeks after Taylor’s initial donation of $100,000 to Lilah’s GoFundMe campaign, proving that their compassion is far from a one-time gesture. Fans across Chiefs Kingdom flooded social media with messages of gratitude, using hashtags like #SwiftKelceKindness and #ChiefsForLilah, calling the couple “real-life superheroes.”
Inside the Chiefs’ locker room, players reportedly applauded Kelce’s gesture, saying it reflects the team’s culture of unity and community impact. Head coach Andy Reid praised his star tight end, saying,
“That’s who Travis is — big heart, big soul. He and Taylor continue to make Kansas City proud, on and off the field.”
As Lilah continues her courageous fight, one thing is clear — this Halloween, the sweetest gift wasn’t in the candy bag, but in the love and light Travis and Taylor shared with a little girl who captured the heart of Chiefs Kingdom.
