Kelce and Mahomes jerseys sell for $250K in charity auction
Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce helped raise nearly $4 million for childhood cancer research during the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend. A pair of their game-worn, signed Super Bowl jerseys auctioned for $250,000, contributing to the event's record-breaking fundraising total.
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High-profile celebrity charity events demonstrate the significant impact of athlete philanthropy on medical research funding.
Two signed, game-worn jerseys donated by Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce sold for $250,000 at a charity auction in Missouri. The sale helped raise millions of pounds for childhood cancer treatment. The NFL memorabilia package was one of the top items at the 15th annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City. The two-day fundraising event brought together Hollywood actors, professional athletes, and thousands of supporters to raise money for the Cancer Center at Children's Mercy Hospital. Organisers confirmed at the end of the event that the weekend raised a record $3.97 million (£3.1 million) for childhood cancer research and patient care.Star power drives record biddingThe charity package included authentic game-worn jerseys signed by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce after their victory in Super Bowl LVIII. During the live auction at the T-Mobile Center, bidding quickly climbed past $100,000.
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