Bills fans raise over $300K in memory of Josh Allen's late grandmother
Buffalo Bills fans continue to show their generosity following the death of quarterback Josh Allen's grandmother.
Fans started making $17 donations to Buffalo's Oishei Children's Hospital after learning Allen's grandmother, Patricia Allen, passed away Saturday at the age of 80. Over $300,000 has been raised for the hospital as of Wednesday afternoon.
Didn't take long #BillsMafia You've passed $300,000 in donations honoring Patricia Allen π On behalf of our patients and staff thank you for making an impact on their lives.
β Oishei Children's Hospital (@OCHBuffalo) November 11, 2020
Allen thanked fans in a tweet Monday.
At a loss for words. Buffalo, I love you. https://t.co/HdhoK0zUp3
β Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) November 9, 2020
The California native also released a statement through the Buffalo News, saying, "I can't tell you how special it is to see the outpouring of support for me and my family during this tough time. The donations made to OCH in honor of my grandmother would make her so proud. Thank you Bills Mafia! It is an honor to be your quarterback."