Buffalo Bills fans are showing their support for Josh Allen following the news that the quarterback's grandmother, Patricia Allen, died Saturday at the age of 80.
Fans are donating $17 - for the signal-caller's jersey number - to the Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo in memory of Allen's late grandmother, according to Harry Scull Jr. of the Buffalo News. A Bills spokesperson said Allen is aware of the donations and appreciates the support.
Calling #BillsMafia, as we all know @BuffaloBills QB @JoshAllenQB grandmother passed away last night. In honor of her @RedditBills is suggesting we donate $17 to Oishei Children's Hospital. Do what you do ladies and gents!https://t.co/qM5p3flY12
— Hansel (@UberHansen) November 8, 2020
Allen has made frequent visits to Oishei in the past and helped raise proceeds for the hospital through his Josh's Jaqs cereal and a collaboration with New Era.
Allen learned of his grandmother's death less than 24 hours before the Bills faced the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. He tied a career high with 415 passing yards to go along with four total touchdowns en route to a 44-34 win.
