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Bills Fans Extend Charity Beyond Game Boundaries

Featured Focus: Community Programs, Direct Financial Support

Scope of Impact: Local

Buffalo Bills fans are notorious for turning their passion for the game into charitable works. The fan community, known as the "Bills Mafia," has consistently shown support for causes close to the team and its members. A standout example is when Tyler Bass missed a critical kick, leading to criticism and harassment. Rather than join the negativity, fans donated to the Ten Lives Club, an organization supported by Bass. But the kindness doesn't stop there.
Fans have rallied behind local and national causes alike, creating a unique tradition of goodwill and positivity. Donations have flowed to diverse causes, from the Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack in honor of Lamar Jackson, to vision charity Vision Impairment Advancement in response to controversial referee calls. Whether it's celebrating victories or coping with losses, Bills fans never miss an opportunity to make a difference.
Their commitment to philanthropy sets them apart, making every game a win for charity.

This is what the power of sports is all about. The humanity and community that transpire through the support of the Bills Mafia for various causes demonstrates the tangible impact sports fandom can have. But how can it go further?
Could the NFL or other leagues build off this idea to create friendly fundraising competitions between different fan bases?
Could fans all over the US emulate the Bills Mafia to do it by themselves?
We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Ten Lives Club
Info about Bills’ Player Tyler Bass’s favorite charity: a local cat shelter.
Ravens Fans Reciprocate
Ravens fans unite to support Bills’ TE Dalton Kincaid’s charity as a thank-you.
Breakthrough T1D
Organization focused on curing Type 1 Diabetes, supported by Mark Andrews.