Breaking News: Buffalo Bills fans made mind blowing donations to charity for stray cats after kicker misses key field goal
This news article describes how Tyler Bass, the Buffalo Bills kicker, has become the unexpected beneficiary of support from thousands of people and celebrities after missing a crucial field goal attempt in a playoff game. Despite feeling down about the miss, the kicker’s charitable connection to a cat rescue shelter called Ten Lives Club has led to a surge in donations.
As of Wednesday afternoon, over $260,000 in donations have poured in for Ten Lives Club, located in suburban Buffalo. The shelter, which is a nonprofit no-kill cat shelter, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming generosity. The donations began pouring in after the game and continued, with corporations and celebrities like Rachael Ray making pledges.
After missing a game-tying kick on Sunday, Bills kicker Tyler Bass deactivated his social media accounts.
But fans have responded by donating over $100,000 to Ten Lives Club — a cat adoption center near Buffalo.
It's the most money they've ever raised in a 48-hour period. pic.twitter.com/RbANNRTCU4
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) January 24, 2024
Tyler Bass, while not directly addressing the donations, has not spoken publicly since the game and has suspended his social media accounts. The shelter speculates that he may have seen the support and hopes it brings him a smile. The kicker has been associated with Ten Lives Club for two years through a nonprofit organization that advocates against animal cruelty.
The money raised is intended to support the shelter’s operations, providing everything from food to medical services for the cats. Ten Lives Club plans to honor Tyler Bass in some form for his ongoing support. Despite the disappointment in the game, the Bills organization and teammates have expressed unwavering support for Bass, recognizing his hard work and dedication throughout his career.
This story highlights the positive impact that unexpected events can have on charitable causes and how communities, in this case, Bills fans, rally to support both their team members and charitable organizations in times of disappointment.