The Ten Lives Club reaped the benefits of Tyler Bass’ missed field goal. Following the Bills kicker’s crucial error in the divisional round loss to the Chiefs, fans rallied to support the New York-based cat adoption group endorsed by Bass.
In response to trolls attacking Bass, who deactivated his social media accounts after the defeat, the Ten Lives Club defended him and encouraged donations in his name. The group’s Instagram post urged against bullying and revealed a surge in donations, including a substantial gift from TV cook Rachael Ray and her pet food brand Nutrish.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the shelter expressed gratitude for the unexpected generosity and hoped it would bring a smile to Bass, even though they hadn’t directly communicated with him.
Bass, who linked up with the feline group two years ago through Show Your Soft Side, a nonprofit that works with athletes and aims to prevent animal abuse, hasn’t addressed the missed kick publicly since his postgame availability.
“I feel terrible, you know? I love this team and it hurts. This one hurts bad,” he said after the game. “It’s a feeling that I can’t even describe. It’s a tough feeling, but you know, just got to keep your head high.”
It’s the latest instance of Bills Mafia showing its appreciation, and it hasn’t been limited to Buffalo players in the past.
In 2018, they thanked then-Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton for helping end their 17-year playoff drought with a game-winning touchdown pass by giving to his foundation.
Two years later, more than $1 million in donations were made to Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital in honor of quarterback Josh Allen after his grandmother Patricia died.
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