TRAVIS KELSEY’S CAR? IT’S A 69 CHEVY. THAT’S ALL ELECTRIC. THANKS TO THE WORK OF STUDENTS AT OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, KMBC NINE’S ALAN SHOPE SHOWS US IT’S AS EASY AS BUYING ONE TICKET. IT’S A PROJECT THAT’S OPENING THE DOORS FOR SEVERAL KANSAS CITY AREA TEENS. THIS CAR IS A CULMINATION OF ABOUT THREE YEARS OF WORK. IT’S A 69 CHEVELLE FOUND ON A FARM NEAR SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, COMPLETELY REBUILT AND RESTORED AS AN ELECTRIC CAR. ABOUT 60% OF THE METAL WAS REPLACED. IT’S A COMPLETE FRAME OFF. EVERYTHING REPLACED, RESTORED. THE CAR IN THE PROJECT HAD BEEN VERY CLOSE TO THE HEART OF CHIEFS STAR TRAVIS KELCE, WHO THREW HIS 87 AND RUNNING FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO HELP FUND THE REBUILD OF IT. A DIGITAL DASH REPLICATES WHAT THE DASH LOOKED LIKE IN 69, MAYBE MORE AMAZING THAN THE CAR. THE GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH THAT PUT IT TOGETHER. IT REALLY REPRESENTS A PRETTY BIG CHANGE FOR A LOT OF LIVES, AND IT’S AN IMPRESSIVE RIDE THAT’S ALREADY TAKEN BEST IN SHOW AT ITS FIRST COMPETITION IN AUSTIN LAST MONTH, A HUGE HONOR. THE GROUP SAYS 81 STUDENTS WORKED ON THIS CAR OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD. MANY OF MY FRIENDS DROP OUT AFTER GRADUATING, BUT I WANT TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. THAT’S WHY JODY MARTINEZ WANTED TO BE A PART OF THE BUILD LAST YEAR. HE SAYS THE CHEVELLE REPRESENTS HOPE FOR THOSE WHO BUILD IT. IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM, IT DOESN’T MATTER YOUR AGE. ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD IS POSSIBLE. WHAT IT MEANS TO ME IS, IS THE IMPACT THAT IT HAS ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED AND WHAT THEY’VE GAINED. RAFFLE TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE. THE FUTURE CARS OWNER WILL BE CHOSEN IN SEPTEMBER IN KANSAS CITY. ALAN SHOPE KMBC NINE NEWS. PRETTY SWEET. YOU CAN BU
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Travis Kelce talks about his love for Operation Breakthrough, giving back to Kansas City
"I don't do it for the awards, I don't do it for the acknowledgment. I do it for the smiles on the kids' faces at the Ignition Lab and at Operation Breakthrough," Kelce said.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce shared his love for the Kansas City community and its nonprofit scene, particularly Operation Breakthrough, on the "New Heights" podcast this week."I love getting out here in the Kansas City community, man. I really do. They show up for each other so much, and they do it with so much pride," Kelce said. "And that's the beauty of having that relationship with the community, is always to try and make a better world for the ones that support you on game day, man, or need that help and that support in the community." Kelce runs the foundation Eighty-Seven & Running, which aims to empower and support underserved youth in Kansas City by providing resources and support that cultivate their personal growth. He also works with Operation Breakthrough, helping bring to life the Ignition Lab, which provides real-world STEM learning experiences for teens. With support from Kelce, the kids at Operation Breakthrough just refurbished a vintage car, which he drove to Arrowhead Stadium for game day on Sunday."That thing is fun," Kelce said. "This thing was one of a kind. When you get in there, you can feel how unique it is. ... The kids did an unbelievable job."Kelce's work in the community earned him the Chiefs nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, a prestigious accolade given to an NFL player who goes above and beyond in their community.Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt emphasized Kelce's leadership on and off the field as one reason he was nominated.Kelce expressed his gratitude for the nomination, noting the history and weight of the award in Kansas City. But to him, it's all about the kids."I don't do it for the awards, I don't do it for the acknowledgment. I do it for the smiles on the kids' faces at the Ignition Lab and at Operation Breakthrough," Kelce said. Kelce credited his award nomination to the people of Operation Breakthrough and the kids and teens who are a part of it."I've just been so lucky that I came here to Kansas City and got the opportunity from the Hunt family," Kelce said." I realized real early on ... that they wanted everyone in the community making sure the people in Kansas City felt the support that we feel on Sundays."Watch the full "New Heights" podcast episode here to hear everything Travis and Jason Kelce had to say about his nomination and Operation Breakthrough:
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce shared his love for the Kansas City community and its nonprofit scene, particularly Operation Breakthrough, on the "New Heights" podcast this week.
"I love getting out here in the Kansas City community, man. I really do. They show up for each other so much, and they do it with so much pride," Kelce said. "And that's the beauty of having that relationship with the community, is always to try and make a better world for the ones that support you on game day, man, or need that help and that support in the community."
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Kelce runs the foundation Eighty-Seven & Running, which aims to empower and support underserved youth in Kansas City by providing resources and support that cultivate their personal growth. He also works with Operation Breakthrough, helping bring to life the Ignition Lab, which provides real-world STEM learning experiences for teens.
With support from Kelce, the kids at Operation Breakthrough just refurbished a vintage car, which he drove to Arrowhead Stadium for game day on Sunday.
Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support
"That thing is fun," Kelce said. "This thing was one of a kind. When you get in there, you can feel how unique it is. ... The kids did an unbelievable job."
Kelce's work in the community earned him the Chiefs nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, a prestigious accolade given to an NFL player who goes above and beyond in their community.
Travis Kelce nominated for 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt emphasized Kelce's leadership on and off the field as one reason he was nominated.
Kelce expressed his gratitude for the nomination, noting the history and weight of the award in Kansas City. But to him, it's all about the kids.
"I don't do it for the awards, I don't do it for the acknowledgment. I do it for the smiles on the kids' faces at the Ignition Lab and at Operation Breakthrough," Kelce said.
Kelce credited his award nomination to the people of Operation Breakthrough and the kids and teens who are a part of it.
"I've just been so lucky that I came here to Kansas City and got the opportunity from the Hunt family," Kelce said." I realized real early on ... that they wanted everyone in the community making sure the people in Kansas City felt the support that we feel on Sundays."
Watch the full "New Heights" podcast episode here to hear everything Travis and Jason Kelce had to say about his nomination and Operation Breakthrough:
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