Pat Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes are extending assistance to children who were injured in the аttаck that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade.
Lisa Lopez-Galvan was shot and killed on Wednesday, while twenty-three others were injured in the aftermath of the NFL team’s parade and rally in Kansas City, Missouri. Two of the injured children—siblings in the ages of eight and ten—were related to the 43-year-old local DJ Lopez-Galvan.
Thursday, Patrick, 28, and Brittany, 28, paid a visit to the two young girls at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where they are recuperating from separate surgical procedures subsequent to being shot in the legs. The Reyes family, which describes the incident to PEOPLE as “senseless,” has described the incident as a life-altering experience for their daughters. “We are fervent supporters of the Kansas City Chiefs and are extremely patriotic of our home team during both prosperous and unsuccessful seasons. “Since Wednesday’s senseless act, Madison and Melia’s lives have been irrevocably altered,” the statement began. It went on to describe the shooting’s profound effect on the two girls and the happiness that Patrick and Brittany Reyes II brought. During their visit, the couple posed for adorable photos with Mario and Erika Reyes Jr., their son Mario Ricardo Reyes III, 13, and their daughters Madison “Madi” Rose Reyes, 10, and Melia Reese Reyes, 8.
“At a time when they are distressed, distressed, and anxiоus, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ unexpecteԀ visit brought the first smile to their faces since the tragedy occurred.” “Although they will be donning casts for a number of months, they cannot wait to show their loved ones the signature that Patrick signed on their cast,” the statement continued. The relatives 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.”
A prior statement was released on Friday and was received by various media entities, such as the Kansas City Star, ABC affiliate KMBC, and Fox affiliate WDAF-TV. The Reyes family informed the public that both of their daughters are anticipated to continue to wear casts for a number of months as they progress in their recuperation. “While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us,” the relatives stated. “While celebrating with numerous family members, the girls were tragically injured.” We respectfully request that your thoughts and prayers remain with our family as well as the other families impacted by this tragedy.”
As previously mentioned, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist in the financial provision of medical expenses for the family. “Any proceeds will be set aside for their college education,” wrote Katie Martinez, the campaign’s administrator, on the website. “This fund will assist in providing vital financial support for their physical and mentаl recovery.” Since Friday, when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 34, contributed two separate contributions of $50,000 from his charity Eighty-Seven & Running to the page, the total amount raised has surpassed $180,000 as of Saturday morning. Reportedly, the Reyes family also expressed gratitude to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Patrick, Brittany, and themselves “for their tremendous display of compassion, affection, and assistance.”