Chiefs Kingdom raises $178k for Buffalo children’s hospital
It turns out $13 can go a very long way. A children’s hospital in the heart of the Buffalo Bills Mafia territory is sending out a heartfelt thank you to Chiefs Kingdom, even after Sunday night’s heartbreaking AFC divisional-round loss.The Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime after an insane 13-second drive by the Chiefs to tie the game. That led to a Chiefs meme account on Twitter to share an idea to both commemorate those 13 seconds, and to do some good at the same time.Twitter account Chiefs Kingdom Memes (@ChiefsMMZ) tweeted Monday, “Suggesting all Chiefs fans donate $13 to Josh Allen’s foundation to commemorate the drive that tied the game with just 13 seconds left and the best playoff game in Chiefs history.”The account ended the tweet saying, “Much respect to #BillsMafia from #ChiefsKingdom.”The Patricia Allen Fund benefits John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, New York. According to the hospital’s website, the fund was started after fans learned Bills quarterback Josh Allen played and won against Seattle in a game on Nov. 8, 2020, just after losing his grandmother. Fans started to donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital in $17 increments to honor Allen. By the end of the year, they fundraised more than $1 million. That money goes directly to provide support to the hospital’s pediatric critical care team. Early Tuesday morning, Oishei Children’s Hospital responded on Twitter, saying, “Despite a heartbreaking @BuffaloBills loss Sunday night, our hearts are warm this morning waking up to $13 donations coming from @ChiefsMMZ @Chiefs fans!”The hospital updated the amount donated on Wednesday morning.Chiefs kingdom opened its collective heart and wallet.The hospital said it has received $178,000 from 9,800 donors in just over 24 hours.Hospital officials said in a tweet that they are overwhelmed with the outpouring of donations from Kansas City fans. “These donations help the ongoing need and ensure our team has the tools, training and programs to care for the kids in WNY,” officials said.
It turns out $13 can go a very long way.
A children’s hospital in the heart of the Buffalo Bills Mafia territory is sending out a heartfelt thank you to Chiefs Kingdom, even after Sunday night’s heartbreaking AFC divisional-round loss.
The Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime after an insane 13-second drive by the Chiefs to tie the game.
That led to a Chiefs meme account on Twitter to share an idea to both commemorate those 13 seconds, and to do some good at the same time.
Twitter account Chiefs Kingdom Memes (@ChiefsMMZ) tweeted Monday, “Suggesting all Chiefs fans donate $13 to Josh Allen’s foundation to commemorate the drive that tied the game with just 13 seconds left and the best playoff game in Chiefs history.”
The account ended the tweet saying, “Much respect to #BillsMafia from #ChiefsKingdom.”
The Patricia Allen Fund benefits John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, New York. According to the hospital’s website, the fund was started after fans learned Bills quarterback Josh Allen played and won against Seattle in a game on Nov. 8, 2020, just after losing his grandmother. Fans started to donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital in $17 increments to honor Allen.
By the end of the year, they fundraised more than $1 million.
That money goes directly to provide support to the hospital’s pediatric critical care team.
Early Tuesday morning, Oishei Children’s Hospital responded on Twitter, saying, “Despite a heartbreaking @BuffaloBills loss Sunday night, our hearts are warm this morning waking up to $13 donations coming from @ChiefsMMZ @Chiefs fans!”
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The hospital updated the amount donated on Wednesday morning.
Chiefs kingdom opened its collective heart and wallet.
The hospital said it has received $178,000 from 9,800 donors in just over 24 hours.
Hospital officials said in a tweet that they are overwhelmed with the outpouring of donations from Kansas City fans.
“These donations help the ongoing need and ensure our team has the tools, training and programs to care for the kids in WNY,” officials said.
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