Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to make an impact far beyond the football field. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Patricia Allen Fund has officially surpassed $17 million in donations to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (formerly Oishei Children’s Hospital).
The fund was inspired by Allen’s grandmother, Patricia Allen, and was established after her passing in November 2020. This latest milestone comes just over five years after the fund was founded.
What began
as an outpouring of support from Bills fans and the local Western New York community, has quietly grown into one of the most remarkable charitable movements in professional sports.
More than 47,000 donors from all 50 states and 10 countries have contributed to the fund, helping provide critical resources for children and families throughout Western New York. The fund directly supports the hospital’s Critical Care Team, which provides emergency, trauma, and intensive care services.
While the original wave of donations gained national attention during the 2020 season, the Patricia Allen Fund has continued to grow through a variety of community driven initiatives. Over the years, Allen has partnered with New Era Cap on several projects that have featured custom designed caps created alongside patients from the hospital. Fisher Price partnered with Allen and the Bills on their annual sale of the Fisher Price Little People, in which all of the proceeds goes to the Patricia Allen Fund.
For a fan base often defined by its generosity, this latest milestone serves as another reminder of the unique bond between the Buffalo Bills, the fans, the players, and the Western New York community.
Five plus years later, what started as a tribute to Allen’s grandmother has evolved into a lasting legacy that continues to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and their families. And at more than $17 million raised and counting, there is no sign of that impact slowing down anytime soon.
