Bills Fans Unite to Support Mark Andrews’ Charity Following Playoff Incident
January 24, 2025
Fans of the Buffalo Bills, known for their passionate support, have collectively raised a substantial sum exceeding $125,000 for a charity that Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews supports. This charitable effort was prompted by an intense moment in last weekend’s playoff clash between the Ravens and the Bills.
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The dramatic event unfolded during a critical play, where Andrews missed an opportunity to level the score with a two-point conversion due to a dropped pass. The miss left the Ravens trailing, allowing the Bills to secure their advancement. While Buffalo fans celebrated the win, Andrews faced heavy backlash from some Ravens supporters, including calls for his contract to be terminated.
Recognizing the difficult circumstances Andrews faced, Bills fans chose to respond with compassion. A fan-operated GoFundMe initiative was set up, urging contributions to a Type 1 juvenile diabetes organization that Andrews endorses.
The campaign message stated, “As many of you know, Ravens TE [Mark Andrews] wasn’t able to catch the game-tying two-point conversion and upset Ravens fans. On top of that, the TE has been receiving death threats and nasty comments after his performance last night. We want Bills Mafia to donate to Mark’s charity for juvenile diabetes. Let’s reach a goal of at least $5k.”
Initially aiming for $5,000, the fundraising drive quickly surpassed expectations, amassing over $125,000 by Friday morning thanks to the collective efforts of the fans. This display of unity highlighted the positive impact of sportsmanship beyond the field.
The Baltimore Ravens acknowledged this goodwill gesture on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, stating, “Shout out to Bills Mafia for showing support to our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works towards curing and improving the lives of those dealing with Type 1 diabetes.”
Breakthrough T1D, the charity beneficiary, focuses on research and support initiatives for individuals affected by Type 1 diabetes. Having been diagnosed with the condition himself, Andrews has long been an advocate for this cause.
