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Swift & Kelce's $26M Gift: Wedding Causes Charity Boom
2 Jul
Summary
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated over $26 million to 20 charities.
- Education Through Music received $2 million from the celebrity couple.
- The couple's wedding preference was giving to worthy causes instead of gifts.
In anticipation of their wedding festivities, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made a substantial donation of over $26 million to twenty charitable organizations. This significant philanthropic act precedes their July 3rd wedding, which is reportedly scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden.
Among the beneficiaries is Education Through Music, a New York City-based organization focused on providing music education. This non-profit received $2 million from the celebrity couple. Janice Weinman, CEO of Education Through Music, expressed deep gratitude, noting the couple's message of support for their mission.
Weinman stated that Swift had previously indicated a preference for donating to worthy causes rather than receiving wedding gifts. This aligns with the couple's generous contribution, which serves as a profound statement about their values and the meaning they wish to impart through their union.
Education Through Music currently serves over 18,000 underserved students in New York City's public schools, offering music education as a core subject. The donation will help expand their reach, provide more qualified teachers and instruments, and enhance their curriculum with new technology.
