Josh Allen helps family of Bills fan overcome their loss

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has sent a signed jersey to the family of a late young fan.

Sep 24, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates with / Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen generally warms the hearts of Western New Yorkers each Sunday throughout the NFL season; this spring, he’s done so for a mourning social media user who reached out in need.

X user Mikey (@ThatMikeYouLike) posted an image of an Instagram message he sent to the signal-caller on April 27; the message explains that the user’s teenage nephew had recently passed away in a “freak accident.” The teen was a fan of the Bills and their quarterback and was dressed in an Allen jersey at an open-casket viewing. The social media user asked Allen for a signed jersey as a keepsake to remember his late nephew.

If someone could please help me with this to maybe gain traction? My 14 y/o nephew passed last week and he was placed in his casket with his Josh Allen jersey on. All I want is to get at least any jersey signed as a keepsake on my nephews behalf. Just as a remembrance of him. TY pic.twitter.com/bQWFm1O2NL

— ⚡️Mikey⚡️ (@ThatMikeYouLike) April 28, 2024

The post gained traction, having over 350,000 views as of the time of publication. The Bills ultimately reached out to ask for his shipping details; he received a jersey with Allen’s signature and a personalized message on May 15.

I want to provide an update on this and extend my thanks and extreme gratitude to the @BuffaloBills and #BillsMafia and anyone else that helped make this happen. My nephews were moved to tears when they seen the jersey and just couldn’t believe it. I’m forever grateful for this. https://t.co/L9lsbYkRFh pic.twitter.com/zKubQyoMUe

— ⚡️Mikey⚡️ (@ThatMikeYouLike) May 15, 2024

Allen’s message on the jersey reads “Sending all the love in the world!”

It’s a kindhearted gesture from Allen that shows the passer’s genuineness. It made an impact on the recipient; a Los Angeles Chargers fan, Mikey has since posted that the Bills now “hold a special place in his heart.”

Mikey has made a GoFundMe to help fund his nephew's funeral expenses; if you're interested in donating, you can do so here.