“They did odd jobs but kept going”: Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s mother Donna Kelce opens up about the issues they faced growing up

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, and his older brother, the former Philadelphia Eagles’ icon Jason Kelce, have always put their family and especially their mother, Donna Kelce, first. Both the talented brothers have been dedicated to being there for their mother and have often spoken about how Donna Kelce has supported them through their challenging days. Amid the new season, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, has opened up about how the two brothers kept going in their careers even when things went wrong.Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s mother Donna Kelce opens up on the issues they faced while growing upIn an interview with PEOPLE, ravis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, opened up about her sons as she said, "They just kept at it. They were the water boys, they did odd jobs, they stayed there and just kept at it and kept practicing and practicing,"Donna Kelce also reflected on Jason Kelce’s career as a sports analyst at ESPN as he said, "I'm going to support him in that effort too..Especially when he's in Kansas City because then I get to see both boys at the same time, which doesn't happen often."Travis Kelce and his older brother, Jason Kelce, came from pretty modest backgrounds but went on to become the strongest brother duo in the history of the league.Both Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce went on to win many Super Bowls for their respective teams. As Jason Kelce retired a few years ago, Travis Kelce actively plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and is easily one of the most talked about and talented players.Donna Kelce reflects how their family deals with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s fame as they navigate through their new livesIn the same interview with PEOPLE, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s mother Donna Kelce also reflected on how their family is surrounded by fame as she said, "Everybody knows everything about our family…What they're doing and who they're dating and this and that,"While Donna Kelce raised both her sons along with their father, Ed Kelce, she has always put both her boys first.With both Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce becoming successful, Donna Kelce has prioritised self care. She said, "It's an important part of my life right now to do the things that I want to do and focus on myself," she says. "I know it sounds selfish, but you have to do that because health is so important."Both Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have continued to show appreciation to their mother, Donna Kelce, as they have often reflected on how it was her love and care that helped them to achieve this success.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.