Ravens Fans Raise $20K For Bills Player's Charity, Returning Favor

BALTIMORE, MD — The Bills may have ended the Ravens' season, but Baltimore fans have raised over $20,000 for a Buffalo-area nonprofit.

Bills fans organized a fundraiser for a charity backed by Ravens tight end Mark Andrews after he had a tough game in Baltimore's playoff loss.

Ravens fans are now returning the favor, donating to a charity dear to a Bills tight end who was unable to catch Josh Allen's last pass during their AFC Championship loss.

Catonsville resident Will Funk-Heiser launched a fundraiser this week to benefit The Summit Center, a nonprofit in the Buffalo suburbs that empowers people with autism.

The organization has previously worked with Dalton Kincaid, who couldn't haul in a difficult acrobatic catch to extend the Bills' final drive of the season in their unsuccessful comeback attempt in Kansas City.

"As many of you know, Bills TE Dalton Kincaid made a phenomenal attempt to catch Josh Allens last pass of the season but couldn't haul it in, upsetting a lot of Bills fans. We want Ravens flock to donate to Summit Center for autism, the charity Dalton works with, and try and return the favor Bills mafia did for us and Mark Andrews. Let's raise what we can, please repost," Funk-Heiser wrote on the GoFundMe page.

The Summit Center thanked football fans for their "wave of generosity."

"Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs fans have united in the common goal of donating to The Summit Center in Dalton Kincaid's honor," the nonprofit said Tuesday on Facebook. "Autism services are underfunded across the US, and Summit operates at a $1 million deficit every year. Donations provide the resources we need to help children and adults facing significant challenges. Thank you to everyone who has donated – you're helping people achieve their goals and dreams!"

Over 640 people had donated to the GoFundMe by 12:30 p.m. Thursday, when the campaign had raised $21,550.

"I have had a chance to talk with Kara Lee at the Summit Center and they are so excited, grateful, and blown away by your generosity. Thank you so much to those that have donated and shared so far. I don't see any reason why we shouldn't keep going, so keep spreading the word and let's help this nonprofit provide services for these kids and families. Thank you Ravens Flock, thank you Bills Mafia," Funk-Heiser wrote in a Wednesday update.

The fundraiser in Kincaid's name is still open for donations here.

The movement started on Jan. 19, when Baltimore trekked to Buffalo for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Andrews fumbled during the fourth quarter, setting up a Bills field goal. He later dropped a 2-point conversion that would have tied the game with 1:33 remaining. He also posted five catches for 61 receiving yards in the Ravens' 27-25 loss.

Buffalo Bills fans recognized the hateful comments directed at Andrews after the tough game. The fanbase, known as Bills Mafia, countered the nastiness with donations to an Andrews-backed diabetes charity. Andrews has type 1 diabetes.

Bills fan Nicholas Howard launched a GoFundMe to support Breakthrough T1D, a nonprofit that researches type 1 diabetes and supports people with the condition. The fundraiser had collected a combined $145,363 by 12:30 p.m. Thursday from over 4,400 donors.

The campaign is still accepting donations here.

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