‘While the loss will stick with Bills’ fans until next season, the gesture from Chiefs fans will live with them for a lifetime.’
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Kansas City Chiefs fans donate thousands to children’s hospital fund named for Josh Allen’s grandmother
‘The Patricia Allen fund was later developed with the input of Allen and his family to continue to support pediatric efforts on the critical care team.’
Bills GM Beane Sees Progress, Plans To Make It Continue
‘As disappointed as Beane is, he still believes his team has taken a step in the right direction. Speaking at his end-of-season press conference Wednesday, Beane notes the Bills have moved forward after coming 13 seconds short of making a second consecutive trip to the AFC championship game.’
Chiefs’ fans donate $178,000 to Buffalo children’s hospital after victory over Bills
‘”Despite a heartbreaking @BuffaloBills loss Sunday night, our hearts are warm this morning waking up to $13 donations coming from @ChiefsMMZ @Chiefs fans! Thank you all so much, your support helps ensure great care for the kids and families in (Western New York).”‘
GM Brandon Beane says Buffalo Bills will learn from ‘painful’ season-ending loss to Kansas City Chiefs
‘”It’s painful and still going through it,” Beane said during his 71-minute end-of-season news conference Wednesday. “I’m not in a good spot. But I will review it and we’ll learn from it, I promise you that. There’s a lot of pain in this city and there’s a lot of pain in that building over there, and we’re gonna do everything in our power to not let that happen again.”‘
Kansas City Chiefs fans, in nod to Bills Mafia, donate $255,017 to Buffalo children’s hospital
‘While 13 seconds likely will never again have a positive association in Buffalo, fan bases turning a tough ending into a positive for a different community is an uplifting tradition.’
Chiefs fans donate $178,000 to Buffalo children’s hospital after thrilling overtime win over Bills
‘Chiefs fans began donating $13 each to the hospital thanks to a post from the Facebook account “Chiefs Kingdom Memes.” The $13 figure, of course, is a nod to the 13 seconds the Chiefs had left on their final drive of regulation. On the drive, Patrick Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce for gains of 19 and 25 to set up a game-tying 49-yard field goal from Harrison Butker as time expired.’
Chiefs fans commemorate playoff win over Bills by donating tens of thousands to Josh Allen’s charity
‘The idea originated from Twitter user “Chief Kingdom Memez,” which included a link to Allen’s fund and a suggestion that Chiefs fans make $13 donations. Though there’s no way of knowing how many fans have donated how much money — according to the link —but the tweet had 32 quote tweets, 99 retweets and 467 likes as of 5:15 p.m. ET.’
Beane: Loss to Chiefs wasn’t a step back for Bills
‘Beane said he hasn’t slept much since the team’s 42-36 overtime loss at the Chiefs Sunday in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, adding that he has yet to watch the game back, or even the ending, but that he has had plenty of discussions with head coach Sean McDermott and owners Terry and Kim Pegula about how the final thirteen seconds played out.’
Opinion: It’s not all bad… It’s mostly really good
‘You want a silver lining? Eh… I’m more inclined to say that the whole shebang is gold right now, with just an awful heartbreak crap lining that will fade over time. I think. There’s no guarantee they’ll ever get that Lombardi lining, but that’s why we watch. If you knew how things would play out, that’d ruin all the drama that sucks us in. It’s a harsh reality in sports life, the sudden playoff loss… especially when the win was so close. But… I can’t help but look back to see how far this whole thing as come.’
Heartbreak turns to heartwarming, as donations pile-in to Patricia Allen Fund
‘It sure doesn’t take long for word to spread, and $13 can add up pretty fast. The tally of new donations into the fund that benefits children treated at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo was crossing the $223,000 mark Wednesday afternoon.’
Watch: Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane holds end of season press conference
‘”Spencer Brown did some really good things,” Beane said. “We expect big things from as the team’s right tackle moving forward.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane echos comments about keeping Josh Allen ‘in the loop’ on potential OC hire
‘“Definitely value his opinion. We have a great relationship, I sat down with Josh Monday and we just talked about the game, the season, life and he’s in such a great spot. I’m so proud of where he’s at. I and or Sean would be crazy not to loop him in,” Beane said during his end of the season press conference on Wednesday.’
Bills fan who kicked off Bills Mafia’s giving trend reacts to Chiefs Kingdom donations
‘“It’s a way for Chiefs fans to celebrate that we won, and how, and at the same time, giving much due respect to Josh Allen, the Bills and Bills Mafia,” Chiefs fan Brett Fitzgerald told News 4 earlier this week. “The credit goes to Bills Mafia,” he added. “I’m just some guy who put something on the internet.”’
Brandon Beane has heartfelt message for Bills Mafia
‘Beane opened up his press conference by giving thanks to the Bills staff and players contribution to the season. But then he went into a heartfelt message directly to Bills Mafia.’