Tyler Bass, despite a series of problems dating back to last season, answered the call when his team needed him most, achieving a 61-yard kick, franchise record to secure a 30-27 victory for the Buffalo Bills in their Week 9 clash against the Miami Dolphins.

And the Buffalo faithful, as they often do, are making their gratitude known by donating to an effort close to the veteran kicker’s heart.

Cat adoption group Ten Lives Club received a flood of donations in the hours after Bass was kicked, and the group posted on Twitter Sunday night that it had received $7,000 in donations. WIVB’s Marlee Tuskes reports that a portion of the donations are in $61 incrementsthe duration of the winning shot.

The Ten Lives Club describes itself as a “Non-profit, non-profit cat adoption group dedicated to reducing the number of cats euthanized each year due to overpopulation and lack of shelter space.“Bills Mafia has raised funds for the effort on Bass’ behalf in the past, donating more than $400,000 to the group after the kicker’s missed field goal in Buffalo’s 2023 AFC Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs; That fundraising effort resulted in the Ten Lives Club naming their shelter the “Tyler Bass Adoption Center.” If you would like to participate in the latest giving frenzy, you can do so by visiting by clicking here.

Bass’s kick, in addition to being historic, was emotional, as it has been difficult for him to start the 2024 campaign. His game had not been stellar in the period leading up to the final moment of Sunday’s game, as he missed an extra point in the third quarter before hitting the post on another; However, his confidence did not waver, setting the stage to secure the Bills’ victory in the final seconds of the game.

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Now known nationally for its compassion and fundraising efforts, Bills Mafia began donating to charities in 2017 after Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton led a comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, his Victory allowed Buffalo to qualify for the playoffs and thus break its 17-year postseason drought. Bills fans thanked Dalton by donating to his foundation, ultimately raising more than $400,000 for the organization; Since then, Buffalo faithful have donated to foundations and efforts supported by people like Lamar Jackson, Keon Colemanand Josh Allen, among several other players.

The fan base has donated, in total, over a million dollars to various causes over the years, and their latest effort in support of Bass serves as a perfect example of what sets Buffalo fans apart from others. throughout the league.

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