Kansas City Chiefs Players Raising Money To Help Victims After Mass Shooting

Many of the Kansas City Chiefsplayers, including Patrick Mahomes, are helping the victims of the mass shooting that took place during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

On February 14, a mass shooting took place at the Super Bowl parade, which left one dead and nearly two dozen others injured, some of whom were young children. All the Kansas City Chiefs players and coaches were brought to safety, and many of them are now trying to raise money for the victims and to help rebuild the city that they call home.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, are rallying behind the city by launching an emergency response fund for victims and families.

"Just like Chiefs Kingdom has always been there for me and my family, we want to be there for them," Patrick shared on social media. "The Chiefs have launched #KCStrong, an emergency response fund supporting victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services, and first responders."

Shortly after the incident, Brittany posted on social media, sharing, “Shooting is never the answer. Praying for Kansas City & America in general, this is rough.”

The couple also paid a visit to the children who were injured during the tragic mass shooting.

Wide receiver Marquez Valdez-Scantling also wants to help the victims of the mass shooting as shortly after the tragedy, the Chiefs player asked his followers, “Any chance anyone can help me get in touch with these kids or families?"

He added, "First off, I want to make sure they’re doing ok, but would love to help them out any way I can and get them some stuff from the team to help with the recovery.”

The Kansas City Chiefs franchise has also announced plans to support the victims of the mass shooting.

"In partnership with United Way of Greater Kansas City, we’ve launched #KCStrong, an emergency response fund supporting victims and their families, violence prevention and mental health services, and first responders," the organization shared on social media.

"The Chiefs, Hunt Family Foundation, and NFL are supporting this cause with a $200,000 donation to ensure that we are helping to support the victims and first responders in the immediate aftermath of Wednesday’s tragedy," the team added.

Chris Rosson, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Kansas City, released a statement as well.

"We woke up as champions expecting to celebrate a day in triumph. Instead, February 14th will be remembered for its tragedy," he said, per the fundraiser's website. "There will be many forces that will work to divide us in the weeks ahead, but as the Chiefs showed us on the field all season long – the best path forward is not to turn against each other but instead to work together — united. This moment is an opportunity to turn our collective outrage into action."

He concluded, "The true strength of champions is revealed in how they respond in the face of adversity. The only question that remains is — how will we respond, Kansas City?"