Tyler Bass’s botched field goal attempt is helping stray animals.
Although Bass was devastated to miss a potentially game-winning 44-yard field goal in the closing seconds of a 27-24
divisional playoff round defeat to Kansas City on Sunday, he can take solace in the fact that countless people came
together to support his philanthropic association.
By Wednesday afternoon, the Ten Lives Club cat rescue shelter in the Buffalo suburbs had received almost $260,000
in donations from all across the country. The generosity of this is really astounding, according to shelter
spokeswoman Kimberly LaRussa. She continued, “Of course, we wish it was under better circumstances.” He hasn’t
heard from us. However, I have a good feeling that he has witnessed what is happening, and I hope it makes him
smile. Thanks to commitments from businesses and celebrities like TV chef and pet food producer Rachael Ray, the
gifts started to pour in late Sunday and haven’t stopped.
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Bass has not said anything since he addressed the media after the game.
“It’s awful, you know? It hurts because I adore this team. This one aches a lot,” he remarked. “It’s an emotion that
defies words.” Although it’s a difficult sensation, you must maintain your composure.
The reason and timing of Bass’s social media account suspension are unknown. Additionally, his agent did not
respond to a message left asking for comment on the gifts. After the game, many of Bass’s teammates consoled him;
general manager Brandon Beane claimed to have given the kicker a hug.
Beane remarked on Tuesday, “I hate that’s the kick he has to live with until next September.” “I hope that people who
are criticizing him, whether they are fans or not, would consider his career, how hard he works, and how much his
teammates and this organization believe in him. In this facility, support is unwavering.
Bass, a native of South Carolina, has played for the Bills for his whole four-year NFL career. Through the NGO Show
Your Soft Side, which enlists athletes and celebrities to speak out against animal abuse, he was first made aware of
Ten Lives two years ago. About 24 years ago, the nonprofit organization Ten Lives was founded as a no-kill cat
sanctuary. LaRussa claimed that Bass, who has two cats, warmed up to the campaign right away, even though it involved him appearing for pictures with stray animals.
They were all over him, creeping. It was hilarious,” she remarked. The funds collected will be used to provide the
kitties with everything from food to medical attention. Furthermore, the shelter intends to honor Bass in some way,
according to LaRussa.
Fans of the Bills are well known for their years-long philanthropic contributions. Upon leading Cincinnati to victory over Baltimore in the 2017 regular-season finale, hundreds of thousands of dollars were contributed to the humanitarian foundation of then-Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. The Ravens’ defeat guaranteed Buffalo’s first postseason spot in eighteen seasons.
Following the death of quarterback Josh Allen’s grandmother Patricia in 2020, more than $1 million in donations
were made to Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital in his honor.
It’s the cats’ turn to gain now.
LaRussa remarked, “I hope this helps him feel better.” “All we want him to know is that the cats and Ten Lives Club
here are his biggest fans.”
