“Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Bring Comfort to Young Shooting Victims: A Heartfelt Visit to Children’s Mercy Hospital Amidst Tragedy”

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, are lending their support to the young victims of the recent shooting incident during the Chiefs’ victory parade. In the aftermath of the tragic event that claimed the life of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and left 23 others injured, including two young sisters aged 8 and 10, Patrick and Brittany visited Children’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday. The sisters, Madison and Melia Reyes, are recovering from leg injuries sustained in the senseless act that has forever changed their lives.

As ardent Chiefs fans, the Reyes family expressed pride in their home team but highlighted the profound impact of the tragic incident on their daughters. In the midst of this challenging time, the visit from Patrick and Brittany brought moments of joy and solace. The couple posed for sweet photos with Mario and Erika Reyes Jr., their son Mario Ricardo Reyes III, 13, and daughters Madison “Madi” Rose Reyes, 10, and Melia Reese Reyes, 8. Patrick and Brittany’s caring and loving presence served as a beacon of hope for the grieving family and the community at large.

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“In a time where they are traumatized, saddened, and worried, having a surprise appearance from Patrick and Brittany Mahomes brought the first smile to their faces since tragedy struck. Even though they will be wearing casts for several months they are excited to show loved ones that Patrick signed their cast,” the statement added.

The family continued, “We want to thank the Mahomes Family for being so kind, caring, and loving to our little ones and ask that the community please keep them in their prayers as they navigate life moving forward.”

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In a previous statement issued Friday to multiple outlets, includingFox affiliate WDAF-TV,ABC affiliate KMBC, and theKansas City Star. the Reyes family updated the public on their daughters’ recovery, revealing that both are expected to remain in casts for several months.

“While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us,” the family said. “The girls were celebrating with many family members when they were senselessly injured. We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and the other families affected in your thoughts and prayers.”

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The earlier statement noted that an existingGoFundMe campaignhas been set up to help cover the family’s medical expenses. “This fund will help provide vital financial support for their physical and mental recovery, any leftover funds will be saved for their college funds,” the campaign’s organizer, Katie Martinez, wrote on the site.

On Friday, Cheifs tight end,Travis Kelce, 34,made two separate $50,000 donationsfrom his charity Eighty-Seven & Running to the page, and as of Saturday morning, more than $180,000 has been raised.

Meanwhile, the Reyes family also thanked Patrick, Brittany and Children’s Mercy Hospital “for their outpouring [of] care, love, and support,” per reports.

On Friday, Patrick and the Chiefs announced the creation KCStrong, a fund that will help support victims of the shooting and their families.

“Just like #ChiefsKingdom has always been there for me and my family, we want to be there for them,” the quarterbackposted on X (formerly Twitter). “The @Chiefs have launched#KCStrong, an emergency response fund supporting victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services, and first responders.”

“Please join me, Brittany and @15andMahomies to support and if you are able, donate here: http://chfs.me/KCStrong,” he concluded.