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Milan Today
By the People, for the People
U.S. Hockey Star's Family Attends Gold Medal Win Thanks to Kelce Brothers and GoFundMe
Laila Edwards' 91-year-old grandmother was able to witness her granddaughter's Olympic triumph after a fundraising campaign.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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When U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday's gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for her 91-year-old grandmother. Their shared ritual was made possible through an outpouring of donations to a GoFundMe drive, with the biggest contribution coming from NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce.
Why it matters
Laila Edwards' family being able to witness her Olympic gold medal victory is an inspiring story of community support and the power of crowdfunding to help make special moments possible. The Kelce brothers' involvement also highlights the positive impact professional athletes can have by using their platform to support others.
The details
Edwards' grandmother and other family members were able to attend the gold medal game in Milan, Italy thanks to a successful GoFundMe campaign that raised funds to cover their travel expenses. The campaign was spearheaded by Edwards' hometown community and received a major boost from a large donation by NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, who are also from the same Ohio town.
- Laila Edwards and Team USA won the Olympic gold medal on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- The GoFundMe campaign was launched prior to the Olympics to raise funds for Edwards' family to attend the gold medal game.
The players
Laila Edwards
A U.S. hockey defender who won the Olympic gold medal in 2026.
Travis Kelce
An NFL player who made a major donation to the GoFundMe campaign to help Laila Edwards' family attend the Olympics.
Jason Kelce
An NFL player and brother of Travis Kelce who also contributed to the GoFundMe campaign for Laila Edwards' family.
The takeaway
This heartwarming story demonstrates the power of community support and crowdfunding to help make special moments possible, even for Olympic athletes and their families. It also highlights the positive impact professional athletes can have by using their platform and resources to support others in meaningful ways.
