Donna Kelce shares personal reasons for shingles health advocacy
The mother of Travis and Jason Kelce spoke about the impact of shingles on her friends during a health awareness event.
Donna Kelce joined actress Brooke Shields for a health awareness event in Kansas City in January 2025. According to the Times of India, Kelce shared an emotional account of watching friends struggle with shingles during a VIP brunch hosted as part of the GSK THRIVE@50+ campaign.
The initiative encourages adults aged 50 and older to understand their shingles risk and discuss prevention with healthcare professionals. Brooke Shields, Gina Torres, and Roselyn Sanchez also participated in the effort.
Kelce told Shields that shingles is a very painful disease. She said that people miss precious moments in life because they cannot be the person they want to be while in pain.
Kelce did not say she had personally suffered from the condition, but she stressed the importance of taking ownership of health regardless of age. She advised people to ask a doctor or pharmacist about shingles risk and prevention.
Kelce stated that prioritising her health allows her to be present for her sons. She noted that she will not miss a chance to support them during playoff season.