CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — It's safe to say the Kelce family has been the most celebrated family in sports in 2023.
From brothers facing off against each other in Super Bowl LVII (57), to the worst kept secret in mainstream media of Travis Kelce rumored to be dating pop mega-star Taylor Swift.
Kelce-mania hasn't yet flamed out this year. Now, it's Donna Kelce's turn.
The mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason is getting her own merch. A t-shirt from the popular clothing brand HOMAGE features a caricature of her likeness on the shirt showing support to her sons' respective teams.
However, the reason this shirt exists is much more than a brand taking advantage of the family's current popularity (though that's never a bad reason).
Donna Kelce's long-standing relationship with the Heights Schools Foundation brought the idea to life. Proceeds from shirt sales will go to the foundation that is still near and dear to Donna's heart.
“I was thrilled when Ryan from HOMAGE popped into tonight’s game to surprise me with the final design of this t-shirt. It really was a big wow moment for me,” said Donna Kelce in a release announcing the shirts. “In our family there is no favorite child, although Jason and Travis may like to joke otherwise. This design really captures what it’s like to be sandwiched between two incredibly talented, amazingly successful, and very, very competitive sons. I cheer them both on equally. Each is my favorite child. I’m so proud of all that they’ve accomplished and am privileged to be able to harness a small bit of their clout to give back to those in need, particularly to the Cleveland Heights community that gave so much to our young family as we were navigating how to raise two highly energetic, heavily scheduled boys. I look forward to giving back to the Heights Schools Foundation to help better the lives of others.”
Travis and Jason graduated from Heights High in 2008 and 2006, respectively.
“Donna’s commitment to the community where she lives and where her sons were raised is unmatched. When she approached us about creating a shirt benefitting the Kelce’s hometown of Cleveland Heights, we were honored, as fellow Ohioans, to say the least,” added Ryan Vesler, founder and CEO of HOMAGE, Inc. “Donna’s support and sacrifice for her sons is unwavering and this really came through in every minute of every day that we worked together. She does not play favorites when it comes to Jason and Travis, and it’s this spirit that we captured in the design of Mama’s Kelce’s Rooting For The Offense t-shirt.”
The Heights Schools Foundation provides scholarships, teacher grands and programming to current students and staff in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights schools. Needs-based assistance is received by 71% of the student population, according to the Foundation.
The shirt is available for purchase online on HOMAGE's website, which can be found by clicking this link.