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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding
By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties. The...
Key takeaway The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The charitable donations made by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ahead of their wedding have a indirect connection to the Alamo Heights community, as some of the national groups they supported, such as Feeding America and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, have local affiliates in the San Antonio area. While the donations themselves were not made to local Alamo Heights charities, the couple's philanthropic efforts may inspire similar giving in the community. Additionally, the fact that Swift and Kelce have ties to various parts of the country, including the East Coast and the Midwest, reflects the diverse connections that many Alamo Heights residents have to other regions. As a community with a strong sense of social responsibility, Alamo Heights may see a ripple effect from the couple's generosity, with local residents and organizations potentially following their lead in supporting worthy causes.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties. The...
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