The Kansas City Chiefs recently announced that Chiefs Kingdom members raised $1 million for Ronald McDonald House Kansas City during the team's 35th annual Red Friday.
The Chiefs Community Caring Team, including running back Kenneth Walker III, wide receiver Jalen Royals, and Vice President of Community Impact and Civic Affairs Anne Scharf, visited Ronald McDonald House Kansas City to meet with youth and families staying at the House and join an afternoon of Halloween-themed arts and crafts.
Ken Walker and Jalen Royals stopped by Ronald McDonald House Kansas City for some Halloween-themed crafts and a BIG surprise: this year's Red Thursday initiative raised $1 MILLION‼️ pic.twitter.com/qX16qN3J7W
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 22, 2026
Afterward, the Chiefs and families in attendance
unveiled the final $1 million donation, raised from flag sales and the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle during the team's season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14.
"We are incredibly grateful to Chiefs Kingdom for once again showing up in such a meaningful way for children and families in our community," Chiefs Vice President of Community Impact and Civic Affairs Anne Scharf said in a statement. "For 35 years, this tradition has reflected Lamar Hunt's belief in bringing our team and our fans together to make a difference for those who need it most. The Hunt Family Foundation is proud to continue that legacy and to support the incredible work Ronald McDonald House Kansas City does every day to keep families together and close to the care their children need."
Since it began in 1992, the program has raised about $10 million.
For more information about Red Thursday, please visit www.chiefs.com/redthursday.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Kansas City Chiefs reveal 35th annual Red Thursday donation results
