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TO CHIEFS FANS, FAMILY & FRIENDS Chiefs Fans, Family and Friends, The 2019 Chiefs season was one of the most memorable in the history of the franchise. After 50 years, the Kansas City community is once again home to the Super Bowl Champions. One of the great joys of my life was celebrating our Super Bowl LIV victory with all of you at the parade in February. The strength and passion of the Chiefs Kingdom was on full display. It was a well-deserved celebration of the best fans in the National Football League and an unforgettable day in the community we love.
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
BY THE NUMBERS.....................................................................................................1-2
GIRL SCOUTS........................................................................................................19-20
FAMILIES IN CRISIS GUADALUPE CENTERS.............................................................................................3-4 City Year | Literacy Efforts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Part of the mission of the Chiefs is to “Unite Our Community,” and we are proud to share with you in this report some of the many ways our Chiefs family joined together throughout the NFL’s 100th season. While our team was working toward a historic achievement on the field in 2019, our players, coaches, and staff remained dedicated to serving the communities of our fans throughout the Chiefs Kingdom.
Souper Bowl of Caring | Holiday Meals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ambassadors of Compassion | Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
One of the highlights of our community efforts in the NFL’s 100th season took us back to where it all began for the Chiefs in Kansas City. Over the course of the year, our players, coaches, and staff hosted several events in neighborhoods near the former site of Municipal Stadium – the original home of the Chiefs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters | The Children’s Place.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Holiday Adopt-A-Family | Toys for Tots.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chiefs staff took part in a day of service over the summer to help beautify Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, which sits adjacent to the old stadium site. Additionally, a brand-new, turf field was constructed at Lincoln College Prep through a grant from the Chiefs and the NFL Grassroots Foundation. Last fall – for the first time in more than 60 years – the Tigers hosted a home football game at their school. Thanks to the hard work of our staff and the dedication of our great community partners, we are seeing a rejuvenation in and around the first “home of the Chiefs.”
HEALTH & WELLNESS
As we look back on the past season, I want to sincerely thank you – both for the personal commitment you make to this community and your ongoing support of the Chiefs. From the Chiefs Charity Game and Red Friday, to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in Miami and through the streets of downtown Kansas City, the 2019 season was truly one to remember on and off the field. We look forward to sharing more memories with you for many seasons to come. Go Chiefs!
Clark Hunt Chairman and CEO
MAKING OUR MARK
Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt proudly displayed the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Chiefs Kingdom Champion Rally at Union Station.
Chiefs Community Caring Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Arrowhead Art Collection | Kickoff Luncheon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Salute to Service.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Public Servants/First Responders.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Player Outreach.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Surprise Moments.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Inspire Change.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
LEGACY OF THE CHIEFS 50TH ANNUAL 101 AWARDS...............................................................................29-30
CHIEFS FLAG PRESENTED BY GEHA......................................................................11-12
Chiefs Huddle for 100.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32
All-Ability Fantasy Camp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chiefs Charity Game.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Youth Football........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Gameday at Arrowhead Stadium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Youth Tradition...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Red Friday.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Legends Youth Camp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hunt Family Foundation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Supporting Our Neighbors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Continuing a Legacy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Crucial Catch.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sincere Thanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Front Cover: Safety Tyrann Mathieu met young patients during a visit to The University of Kansas Health System pediatric unit. Back Cover: PJ Allred’s dream came true when, as the Hunt Family Foundation Dream Factory Kid of the Game, he met quarterback Patrick Mahomes prior to the Chiefs game versus Oakland.
Super Bowl LIV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Steve Sanders (Chiefs Team Photographer), Andrew Mather, Ben Green, Tim Grunhard (Kansas City Ambassadors), YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Best Defense Foundation and Chiefs Alumni Donnie Edwards, Jason Hanna (Kansas City Royals)
CHIEFS >$500,000 COMMUNITY CARING $2,000,000 since its inception TEAM
in 2019
In 2019, the Ambassadors Charitable Foundation provided more than $100,00 to local non-profits.
$685,000 Raised via the 50th annual 101 Awards in support of University of Kansas Health System.
City Year math students who started the year off-track (D or F grade) improved to an ontrack math grade (A, B or C) by the end of the school year.
In 2019, we activated 20,000 flag participants from over 50 locations throughout Chiefs Kingdom.
raised by the beneficiary of the 2019 Chiefs Charity Game, Cornerstones of Care
More than $550,000 raised in 2019 as a result of Red Friday flag sales benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.
In the past four years, the Red Coaters have amassed 20,000 total volunteer hours.
Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year Honorees. No NFL franchise has more.
$3,000,000 The Chiefs and Hunt Family Foundation’s charitable giving in 2019 – the most in organization history.
40 U.S. military base visits worldwide by the Chiefs Cheerleaders in the last five years.
By The Numbers 72,936 22,000 142.2 60 48 13 2 1
Fans filling Arrowhead Stadium each gameday Cars forming a tailgating paradise Decibels - The Loudest Stadium in the World Years as a franchise Seasons we’ve called Arrowhead home Pro Football Hall of Famers Colors Red & Gold
Allegiance - Chiefs Kingdom
861,893
meals donated as result of the Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive over the last three years.
Defensive end Alex Okafor dished up a Thanksgiving meal as many Chiefs got in the holiday spirit to serve those in the Kansas City community.
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GUADALUPE CENTERS Since inception, the Kansas City Chiefs have strived to positively impact the community. We attempt to foster and improve our community through hard work, dedication and the cultivation of positive relationships. Most importantly, we aim to exemplify the legacy Lamar Hunt left behind. The Hunt Family Foundation and the Chiefs have continued his legacy and passion of serving the community through our multitude of holiday programs throughout the season. These programs positively impact the lives of those we are fortunate enough to encounter throughout Chiefs Kingdom.
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You work hard every day and then something like this happens, and you just can’t believe it. - Judith Pacheco Perez
In 2019, the Chiefs partnered with Kansas City Southern for an unforgettable week of holiday giving at the Guadalupe Centers. For more than a century, the Guadalupe Centers has strived to improve the quality of life for people of all ethnic backgrounds. In 1919, the Guadalupe Center became one of the country’s first social service agencies for Latinos. Today, the National Register for Historic Places, notes the Guadalupe Centers as the longest continuously operating agency serving Latinos in the United States. The relationship between the Chiefs and the Guadalupe Centers began more than two decades ago. In the mid1990s, the Guadalupe Centers was the recipient of the annual Chiefs Charity Game, receiving tens of thousands of dollars to fulfill its mission and continue serving the people of Kansas City. In 2018, the Chiefs teamed up with KC Southern to aid the Guadalupe Centers with a donation of $60,000 to the family support program – the largest gift ever made to the program. This donation was given in conjunction with the Chiefs scheduled Monday Night Football game in Mexico City in which KC Southern was a presenting partner due to its operations throughout Mexico and its headquarters in Mexico City. For the second year in a row, the Chiefs were selected for the NFL’s Mexico City game, and in lieu of their Monday Night Football game south of the border, the Chiefs and KC Southern teamed up once again in 2019. Kansas City All-Pro safety, Tyrann Mathieu and defensive back, Juan Thornhill, joined the fun, surprising one family of six at the Guadalupe Centers with baskets full of toys, games, cold weather gear for the months ahead and holiday food to enjoy. This was only the beginning of a life changing afternoon for Judith Pacheco Perez and her children. Together with KC Southern, the Chiefs gifted Judith and her family with a check for a year’s worth of groceries and utility bills. This moment was one of several that the Chiefs focused on at the Guadalupe Centers prior to their international trip to take on the Los Angeles Chargers at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in order to make a difference for the Hispanic community right here in Kansas City. Chiefs Rookies, Nick Algretti, Alex Brown and Jody Fortson led dozens of children in a Play60 drills at Guadalupe Centers Middle School as a reward for their academic performances. To conclude the week, the Chiefs and KC Southern gifted the Guadalupe Centers with a check for $20,000, furthering the Chiefs commitment to serving the Hispanic community in Kansas City. Wide receiver Jody Fortson helped lead dozens of children in a Play60 clinic at Guadalupe Centers Middle School during the Chiefs rookies’ visit to the school.
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Safety Juan Thornhill embraced Judith Pacheco Perez at the Guadalupe Centers after she was surprised with paid utilities and groceries for an entire year courtesy of the Chiefs and Kansas City Southern.
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CITY YEAR In the fifth year of a partnership with City Year Kansas City, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation continue to support the academic attainment and empowerment of students at Central Middle School. Guided by the leadership of City Year Board Chair and Chiefs President, Mark Donovan, City Year continued to deepen its impact on the lives of students across Kansas City in schools challenged by the persistent inequity in our education system. At Central Middle School, nine City Year AmeriCorps members supported 400 students throughout the course of the school year. The Chiefs collaborated with City Year to provide additional events and programs to reward students for their achievements. These additional opportunities ranged from a tour of Arrowhead Stadium followed by a Madden game day with four Chiefs wide receivers to a leadership session teaching students the importance of regular attendance and positive relationships. Last school year, 77% of City Year math students at Central Middle School who started the year off-track (D or F grade) improved to an on-track math grade (A, B or C) by the end of the school year.
“The incentives and opportunities the partnership between the Chiefs and City Year has provided for students is unparalleled.” – Central Middle School Vice Principal, Casey Welch
MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Chiefs are committed to increasing youth literacy throughout all of Chiefs Kingdom. As part of these efforts, the Chiefs have supported the Mid-Continent Public Library Summer Reading Program since 2015. Summer readers who participate in the program can earn Chiefs preseason tickets, VIP passes to training camp and receive other Chiefs-themed reading materials. Since the Chiefs began their support in 2015, the program has increased participation by 15% overall, with the annual impact once again reaching over 35,000 local youth throughout the 2019 Summer Reading Program. Here in Chiefs Kingdom, we will always champion the power of literacy. Thanks to visits at various schools and youth centers in support of reading initiatives, including a collaboration with the Mid-Continent Public Library Summer Reading Program, the team’s efforts both promote enthusiasm and stress the cultivation of reading skills to support growth in reading levels amongst the area’s future leaders.
Kansas City Ambassador Jerry Cornelison and the Chiefs Community Caring Team are annually involved in the Mid-Continent Public Library Summer Reading Program.
R E A D AC R O S S A M E R I CA
Kansas City Ambassador Eric Hicks toured the Black Archives of Mid-America with students from Central Middle School in honor of Black History Month.
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President Mark Donovan joined Chiefs Cheerleaders, KC Wolf and City Year staff to kick off the 2019 school year with students at Central Middle School.
Chief Financial Officer Dan Crumb and the Chiefs Community Caring Team celebrated Read Across America Day by reading to children across the Kansas City metro.
For the 22nd-consecutive year, the Chiefs Community Caring Team, including Chief Financial Officer Dan Crumb, encouraged the children of Chiefs Kingdom to get excited about reading during Read Across America Day. This year, the CCCT visited and read to students at more than a half-dozen schools in the Kansas City metro area during the March 2nd celebration. Honoring Dr. Seuss’s legacy, the Chiefs helped spread the wonder of imagination and the endless possibilities in the world of books.
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CHIEFS KINGDOM FOOD DRIVE
SO UPER B OWL OF CARING For the 11th-consecutive year, the Chiefs have been a national sponsor of the Souper Bowl of Caring. Our Chiefs Community Caring Team members teamed up with Harvesters to #tacklehunger during the Souper Bowl Week of Caring. Each year, the CCCT packs BackSnacks for children to combat weekend hunger. Since the partnership began, the Chiefs have delivered more than 25,000 BackSnacks throughout Chiefs Kingdom.
The Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive provided more than 265,000 meals in 2019, bringing the six-year total from the annual drive to more than 1.4 million meals donated. Throughout the month of November, fans were encouraged and invited to support the cause by making donations at local Hy-Vee stores as well as bringing their non-perishable food donations to the October 27th game against the Green Bay Packers. Fan support, in addition to collaboration with Harvesters and Hy-Vee, allowed the Chiefs to make a powerful stride to combat food insecurity in the Kansas City area.
The Chiefs Community Caring Team, including Bobby Adamson and other Chiefs staff members, packed “BackSnacks� for local children in support of the Souper Bowl of Caring.
Kansas City Ambassador Chris Penn helped kick off the annual Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive at Arrowhead Stadium alongside folks from Hy-Vee and Harvesters.
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AMBASSADORS OF C O M PA S S I O N
In the spirit of giving surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, many Kansas City Chiefs players, including Tyreek Hill, set out to surprise local families, channeling their holiday spirit to provide a Thanksgiving meal for those who otherwise might not have one. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill distributed turkeys and baskets of food to those in need at Redemptorist Social Services Center ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The 2019 season marked the 16th year that the Chiefs and Ambassadors of Compassion joined forces, providing 30,000 pounds of protein to more than 60 area relief organizations. This annual collaboration between the Chiefs, Harvesters, Tyson Foods and Ambassadors of Compassion allows food to be distributed locally to those in need to address food insecurity.
Byron Pringle and the Chiefs wide receivers joined Ambassadors of Compassion for the 16th-straight year to help feed hungry families in the Kansas City community.
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T H E C H I L D R E N ’S P L AC E
TOYS FO R TOTS
The Children’s Place has served the Kansas City community for more than 40 years, proving to be a safe haven for children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect or other traumatic events in their life. Its mission is one the Chiefs are familiar with, as The Children’s Place served as the Chiefs Charity Game beneficiary from 2015-2017. The continued partnership between the organizations has allowed The Children’s Place to build a new, larger facility to support its young community.
Partnering with the United States Marines for the last 54 years, the Chiefs welcomed Toys for Tots into the family at Arrowhead Stadium once again last season. The decades-long partnership with the United States Marines is the longest continuously running relationship of its kind between an NFL franchise and a military branch. Calling on Chiefs Kingdom’s generosity last season, the club was able to collect 4,127 toys. With last year’s donation, the grand total of the Chiefs Toys for Tots collection over the last 11 years has surpassed 38,168 toys. The Red Coaters play a crucial role in bringing joy and happiness to the children of Kansas City during the holiday season. With their dedication and perseverance, the club was able to raise over $10,000 in monetary donations to support Toys for Tots. In addition, the Red Coaters continued their annual tradition of donating bicycles, collecting 60 this past year. Both initiatives are not only dear to Chiefs Kingdom but are yet another example of the ongoing commitment to supporting our Armed Forces and the youth in the community.
Kathy Donovan, wife of Chiefs President Mark Donovan, created holiday crafts with children during the Chiefs Women’s Organization’s visit to The Children’s Place.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce join Marines in their efforts for the annual Toys for Tots drive held at Arrowhead Stadium.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS The Kansas City Ambassadors have teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City for many years, assisting the organization in its mission to clear the path to a child’s best possible future by matching them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship. The Ambassadors recently extended a multiyear partnership to sponsor Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City by donating a total of $100,000 over the next three years. This follows a $50,000 donation to the program on behalf of the Hunt Family Foundation and the Ambassadors in 2018, which was the first of its kind by a group of former players as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change social justice initiative.
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H O L I D AY A D O P T - A - F A M I L Y Annually, the Chiefs Community Caring Team, led by the Chiefs Women’s Organization (CWO), participates in Operation Breakthrough’s Holiday Adopt-A-Family initiative. As a result, the CWO assisted more than 42 families, providing nearly 150 children with toys and meals. In some cases, these gifts and meals ensured that families were able to enjoy a traditional holiday family together. Kansas City Ambassador Tim Grunhard and his wife, Sarah, are in their first year as a “Big Couple” for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
General Manager Brett Veach and his wife, Alison, along with Operation Breakthrough President and CEO Mary Esselman, joined the Chiefs Community Caring Team and KC Wolf to load holiday gift bags for Operation Breakthrough.
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Health A N D
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CHIEFS FLAG
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The Kansas City Chiefs have continued outreach efforts within the health and wellness spectrum to make Kansas City a healthier community. In 2019, the Chiefs made a commitment to the wellbeing of the youth in Chiefs Kingdom by launching a Chiefs FLAG pilot program presented by GEHA throughout the Kansas City metro area. This program is part of the Chiefs efforts to promote flag football, the fastest-growing team sport in the United States over the last three years, to the youngest Chiefs fans and to keep them active in their everyday lives. The Chiefs FLAG pilot program was first launched in the Olathe (Kansas) School District. The program was incorporated into all levels of the district at Olathe Northwest High School, Chisholm Trail Middle School and Meadow Lane Elementary School. Dozens of students donned Chiefs jerseys and strapped on their flag belts, but this was just the beginning. This past fall, the Chiefs introduced programing to all Olathe elementary schools and impacted nearly 10,000 students throughout the district.
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Our partnership with the Chiefs has helped to raise the quality of our flag football program and connect with more kids throughout the K.C. region. - Garry Linn, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Senior Vice President of Operations
Students at four Lee’s Summit (Missouri) elementary schools also got in on the action of Chiefs FLAG. Lee’s Summit, Summit Pointe, Pleasant Lea and Hazel Grove schools participated in the pilot program which is part of the franchise’s commitment to providing opportunities for children to engage with the Chiefs year-round. The Chiefs plan to continue these efforts at schools throughout the metro, and with enough community partner and volunteer support, these programs could become commonplace in Kansas City area schools. However, Chiefs FLAG isn’t just in school buildings. The Chiefs partnered with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City for a youth flag football opportunity for children beginning at age five. These flag football participants receive exclusive Chiefs jerseys and footballs as well as encounters with KC Wolf and Chiefs Cheerleaders. The benefits extend beyond the gridiron as children have the opportunity to improve their technique, build social skills, gain confidence and develop leadership abilities all while learning the game of football. Nearly 5,000 youth athletes participated in Chiefs FLAG/YMCA programming in 2019. The Chiefs have a long history of supporting youth football within the community and the new Chiefs FLAG program is the next step in that commitment. In addition to several on-site events the Chiefs host annually, such as USAF Coaching Clinics, youth camps, and flag tournaments, 2020 will see Chiefs FLAG programing introduced throughout several metro youth sports leagues. This next evolution of Chiefs FLAG is set to impact an additional 10,000 youth athletes in our community.
Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame member Gary Spani demonstrated drills with young students during a visit to an area school as part of the inaugural Chiefs FLAG program presented by GEHA.
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The Chiefs hosted the YMCA of Greater Kansas City for a FLAG football tournament on the indoor field at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex.
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A L L - A B I L I T Y F A N TA S Y C A M P The Kansas City Chiefs have continued health and wellness outreach efforts in an effort to make Kansas City a healthier community. In 2019, the club increased activation with local special needs groups, including YMCA Challenger, Special Olympics Kansas & Missouri, and Chiefs Ability Camp with the Recreation Council of Greater KC. In September, 50 Special Olympians from Kansas & Missouri along with YMCA Challenger athletes were surprised with customized Chiefs jerseys as they participated in a specialized skills camp led by Chiefs rookies on the field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy head coach William Lowe was named the 2019 Chiefs Eric Driskell Coach of the Year. Lowe led the Lincoln College Prep Blue Tigers to a school-record 11 victories in 2019, finishing the season with an 11-1 overall record. Lowe was recognized at the Chiefs final regular season game and at the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
Kansas City Ambassadors Dante Hall (L) and Danan Hughes joined the Kansas City YMCA Chiefs at the NFL FLAG National Championships at Pro Bowl powered by USA Football in Orlando, Fla.
F L A G AT P R O B O W L Kansas City Ambassadors Dante Hall and Danan Hughes joined the Kansas City YMCA Chiefs as they hit the field at the NFL FLAG National Championships at Pro Bowl powered by USA Football.
Chiefs Hall of Fame member Gary Spani honored Lincoln College Prep Head Coach William Lowe as the Chiefs Eric Driskell Coach of the Year fueled by Gatorade.
YOU T H FO OT BA LL
Wide receiver Mecole Hardman and the Chiefs Rookie Club coached athletes from Special Olympics and YMCA Challenger at the team’s third-annual All-Ability Fantasy Camp.
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Linebacker Damien Wilson high-fived young athletes on the sideline. These children enjoyed the game as part of the Youth Tradition focus.
The Chiefs have always strived to promote and expand involvement in youth football from the Pee Wee to the high school ranks. Not only does this provide excellent athletic instruction, but it also focuses on teaching young athletes healthy living habits and personal development skills. The club uses a variety of programs to reach youth football players, including the Chiefs Youth Football Field as well as through a collaboration with USA Football and its Heads-Up Football initiative. Each week, we honor those who lead the charge with the High School Coach of the Week fueled by Gatorade, a joint initiative with the Chiefs and the NFL.
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YO U T H T R A D I T I O N Honoring youth traditions is one of the primary objectives of the Kansas City Chiefs organization. This is a way for the Chiefs to connect with their youngest fans and to welcome them to Chiefs Kingdom. Thousands of children visit Arrowhead Stadium on gameday and beyond annually. The Chiefs Sports Lab has become the stomping grounds for students of all ages. Children are also involved in dozens of activities throughout the season with a chance to interact with current Kansas City Chiefs players. This provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the young children and their families. These highlights can be seen through a variety of different activities, including the Helmet Walk at Chiefs Training Camp and the Youth Tradition recognition of a young football team prior to every home game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Ambassador John Lohmeyer guided young athletes through the organization’s Hall of Honor during the Legends Community Youth Camp. Defensive tackle Chris Jones met a young football team who attended the game as part of the Chiefs Youth Tradition initiative.
Kansas City Ambassador Anthony Davis broke down a group huddle during the second annual Legends Community Youth Camp presented by Window World.
L EG E N D S YO U T H CA M P The Chiefs continue to inspire the next generation of athletes by utilizing a group of former athletes – the Kansas City Ambassadors. This brotherhood, comprised of former Chiefs, hosted the second annual Legends Community Youth Camp for nearly 200 participants last summer. Young athletes were able to take the field at Arrowhead Stadium to learn from former Chiefs and Pro Football Hall of Fame members. The camp raised more than $20,000 for the Ambassadors Charitable Foundation, which benefits dozens of charities throughout the Kansas City metro area each year.
Linebacker Anthony Hitchens and a young fan walked the Helmet Walk at training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Students explored the many developmental games during a visit to the Chiefs Sports Lab.
Kansas City Ambassador Mike Maslowski coached children on proper football techniques on the field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS The Chiefs have always valued the importance of encouraging those around us. We support various initiatives throughout Chiefs Kingdom. Be it through awareness programming, the Braden’s Hope Calendar shoot, TeamSmile, visiting the Don Bosco Senior Center, or something as simple as donating blood, the Red and Gold strive to make a difference for those in need.
C R U C I A L C AT C H Three years ago, the National Football League and the American Cancer Society (ACS) decided to expand their efforts in the fight against cancer by creating the “Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer” campaign. This initiative was designed as a call to arms to move towards unprecedented levels of early detection and risk reduction for all screenable cancers. Utilizing the vast and influential network the NFL provides, Crucial Catch encourages the education of healthy lifestyles and the reduction of cancer risk. Moved by the message the NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative conveys, members of the Chiefs Community Caring Team, including the Kansas City Ambassadors, visited the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge – Kansas City with members of The University of Kansas Health System. Residents of the Hope Lodge had the opportunity to participate in a gameday “pep rally” while getting manicures, massages and playing tailgate games. This is just one way the Chiefs honored cancer survivors last season. Last October, the Chiefs welcomed seven local survivors and their families to the practice facility where they enjoyed lunch, watched practice and met players. Before the day was over, the survivors were surprised by the announcement that they each would be recognized at the club’s game against the Houston Texans on October 13th. Each of the survivors from The University of Kansas Health System represented one of the screenable forms of the disease – breast, colon, cervical, childhood, general, lung and prostate. Since the League began its partnership with the ACS in 2009, more than $20 million has been raised for cancer research.
Chiefs Cheerleaders thanked donors for participating in the 22nd annual Chiefs Kingdom Blood Drive hosted by the Chiefs along with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City.
The Chiefs Community Caring Team continued an annual tradition as it rang in the New Year with senior citizens at the Don Bosco Senior Center.
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Safety Daniel Sorensen visited TeamSmile patients at its annual event, which has provided thousands of children with complimentary dental care in conjunction with the United Way for more than a decade.
The Chiefs Community Caring Team, including KC Wolf, joined The University of Kansas Health System and American Cancer Society to host an afternoon of food, fun and pampering for cancer patients at the Hope Lodge.
Chiefs Cheerleaders proudly shared their hopeful messages for those affected by cancer as part of the NFL’s Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer Campaign.
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GIRL SCOUTS The Chiefs have long held a strong belief in empowering and uplifting those around them. In realizing their civic responsibility, the Chiefs work to strengthen the community and the people that have so passionately supported them for decades. This commitment touches a variety of individuals, including military members and their families, public servants and the arts community, to name a few. The Chiefs also fulfill this duty through their work with local Girl Scouts by providing a community for troop members to continue their diligent work. In 2014, the Chiefs pioneered a patch program with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. This was a first-of-its-kind program in the NFL. The partnership with the Girl Scouts has now evolved into a multi-patch approach. The Chiefs hold multiple events throughout the year for members to earn their respective patches.
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The Arrowhead Takeover event began in 2016 as a way to build female empowerment in young troop members. At this annual event, the Chiefs host 200 Girl Scouts for an activity night at Arrowhead Stadium emphasizing careers in sports. The Girl Scouts who attend this event earn their Arrowhead Takeover Patch for their sash. Girl Scouts can earn two additional patches when their troops visit the Chiefs Sports Lab and the Arrowhead Art Collection. The Chiefs Sports Lab hosts over 2,000 local Scouts (Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts) for educational tours at Arrowhead Stadium each year. The Chiefs Sports Lab Tour includes a visit to the Sports Lab, located inside Arrowhead Stadium, where Scouts can earn their Play60 patch by indulging in the health and wellness activities within the Lab. The Arrowhead Art Collection (AAC) Tour includes art-centric events, including the Create-A-Franchise Workshop, and Scouts earn their AAC Patch. In 2018, Chiefs linebackers joined Girl Scouts for an afternoon of exploration in the Chiefs Sports Lab. This past year, 150 local Girl Scouts were invited to The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex for the “Scouts Skills Camp.” The girls were able to train at the Chiefs indoor practice facility with team members from Kansas City Glory of the Women’s National Football Conference, a women’s full-contact, 11 vs. 11 tackle football league. 150 additional Scouts participated in the inaugural “Prepare to Play” camp, which was held at the indoor practice facility. These scouts learned proper training techniques from the National Athletic Trainers Association and Chiefs athletic trainers. The troops were surprised with a visit from Super Bowl LIV champion Tyrann Mathieu, who spent his morning teaching the girls his ways of preparing to play. Girl Scouts are also part of multiple elements of Chiefs Training Camp, including the VIP Tent, Helmet Walk, Gatorade Junior Training Camp and Family Fun Day. These initiatives are not only dear to Chiefs Kingdom, but they also serve as another example of the ongoing commitment to supporting the Chiefs civic duty by empowering these young women and celebrating their achievements.
Long snapper James Winchester colored with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri as troop members earned their patches through a multi-patch partnership with the Chiefs
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Safety Tyrann Mathieu met area Girl Scouts who participated in the inaugural “Prepare to Play” camp held in conjunction with the National Athletic Trainers Association and Chiefs athletic trainers.
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CHIEFS COMMUNITY CARING TEAM
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Led by the Hunt Family, the Chiefs Community Caring Team unites the people of Chiefs Kingdom with those throughout the Chiefs organization who share a passion for volunteerism and a heart for giving back. The CCCT includes our players, the Kansas City Ambassadors and alumni, Red Coaters, Chiefs Cheerleaders and the Chiefs Women’s Organization. Highlights from this year include visits to schools, community centers, food pantries, hospitals, military installations and various other youthfocused charities and organizations.
In 2012, the Hunt Family and the Kansas City Chiefs announced the creation of the Arrowhead Art Collection within Arrowhead Stadium. At its core, the collection was designed to celebrate regional art while showcasing the culture of Chiefs Kingdom. The Arrowhead Art Collection has provided educational opportunities for local youth and engages the community in a way that touches individuals of all ages and walks of life. With over 40 pieces, the Arrowhead Art Collection is currently the largest collection of commissioned artworks in the National Football League.
The Chiefs Red Coaters continued a holiday tradition as they donated dozens of new bicycles, scooters and helmets in support of the 54th Annual Chiefs Toys for Tots collection.
Sharron Hunt (M), Chairwoman of the Arrowhead Art Collection, Paul Dorrell (L), owner of the Leopold Gallery, and local artist Jacob Burmood (R) unveiled the newest addition to the AAC, Burmood’s 11-foot-tall sculpture titled “Third-and-Long.”
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Chiefs Cheerleaders spent time making posters with participants at the annual Parkville Chiefs Cheer Challenger Clinic.
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Tammy Reid (L), Alison Veach and Tavia Hunt (R) led the Chiefs Women’s Organization as the group served lunch to those in need at Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc.
The Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus, welcomed guests to the 2019 Kickoff Luncheon, an event that has been taking place for nearly 60 years.
For nearly 60 years, the Kickoff Luncheon has been a tremendous way for the Chiefs to celebrate the start of the season with the civic community and their fans, while also supporting the club’s mission of giving back to Chiefs Kingdom. The Kickoff Luncheon raises funds for local charitable organizations but also acts as a way for the Chiefs organization to welcome its players and coaches back to Kansas City for the start of the season. The Kickoff Luncheon is the perfect opportunity to not only get the fans excited about the upcoming season but also for the Chiefs to make a powerful impact in the community that supports them so passionately. Since 2012, more than $857,000 has been raised through the Kickoff Luncheon in support of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
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Through his Best Defense Foundation, Chiefs legend Donnie Edwards hosted veterans on a trip to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The veterans met presidents of the United States and France.
Offensive tackle Eric Fisher and Reunite the Fight surprised one veteran with his platoon mates and tickets to a game at Arrowhead Stadium during a visit to the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
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Governor Mike Parson, along with other elected officials and local dignitaries, signed a resolution that made the Kansas City Chiefs the official NFL team of Missouri.
Head coach Andy Reid met with military members during Military Appreciation Day at Training Camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo.
For many decades, the Chiefs Community Caring Team has provided unwavering support for our nation’s military members. This backing extends not only to the men and women currently serving our country, but also to their families left behind and to the veterans whose active duty has concluded.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes presented the Kansas City Regional Police Academy with a custom football commemorating the Chiefs visit during National Police Week.
In 2019, the Chiefs Community Caring Team, including Chiefs Hall of Famer Christian Okoye, met servicemen and women and their families during a visit to Ft. Leavenworth. The Chiefs offensive linemen also spent time with our military at Whiteman Air Force Base.
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The Chiefs strive to honor the service of troops during military appreciation events at Arrowhead Stadium and Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care, as well as by hosting a variety of events for military families throughout the year. The Chiefs Community Caring Team salutes all those who have sacrificed to provide us with our liberties and freedoms.
The Chiefs are extremely appreciative of our area’s first responders and public servants. During the year, the Chiefs Community Caring Team can be found throughout Chiefs Kingdom showing adoration for those who focus their careers on the betterment and fulfillment of our everyday lives. From fire houses to police stations to city hall, and everywhere in between, the Chiefs thank all those who help make this community a safer place to call home.
Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi trained with firefighters as the defensive line visited the Independence Fire Department to show their appreciation prior to the 9/11 anniversary.
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SURPRISE MOMENTS The Chiefs are aware of their ability to impact people off the field and use their platform to make a difference in the lives of those who least expect it. Throughout the year, the Chiefs invite special guests to Arrowhead Stadium for VIP tours or surprise fans going about their everyday lives in Chiefs Kingdom. The Chiefs also use opportunities like these to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences by gifting Super Bowl tickets to a few special fans each year.
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson planted tomatoes and peppers with students at Stony Point North Elementary in conjunction with Kansas City Community Gardens.
Fullback Anthony Sherman surprised Veterans Community Project (VCP) Co-Founder Bryan Meyer with tickets to Super Bowl LIV. VCP provides housing and support to local veterans.
Linebacker Damien Wilson and defensive tackle Mike Pennel joined Kansas City Royals players Alex Gordon and Bubba Starling at the Community Services League BlendWell Community Café to pamper single mothers.
General manager Brett Veach (L) and head coach Andy Reid (R) presented a custom jersey to the family of Dwane Simmons. The late Washburn student-athlete starred at Lee’s Summit West and was tragically killed in April 2019.
Wide receiver Sammy Watkins met young patients during a visit to The University of Kansas Health System’s pediatric unit.
P L AY E R O U T R E A C H Throughout the years, our players have realized that their presence off the field is just as valuable as their presence on the field - if not moreso. You will find your favorite Chiefs players out in the community lending a helping hand or volunteering their time with causes that are important to them and have impacted their lives. Our players value their community and love to take any opportunity to show their appreciation to those in Chiefs Kingdom.
Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) presented Rudy Liggins with tickets to the Super Bowl. Known to students as Mr. Rudy, he retired from The Children’s Place after 42 years as a preschool teacher.
Photo Credit: Jason Hanna, Kansas City Royals
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INSPIRE CHANGE The Inspire Change platform showcases the collaborative efforts of NFL players, owners and the League office to create positive change in communities across the country. Working together with groups like the Players Coalition, and on topics such as education and economic advancement as well as police and community relations, NFL teams and the League office continue to support programs and initiatives that reduce barriers to opportunity.
Defensive end Frank Clark entertained children and families during his Halloween-themed “Spooktacular Coat Drive” where he gave out more than 300 coats to kids in need. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill played Madden with 30 students from Central Middle and the City Year program during an Inspire Change event held in partnership with the Hunt Family Foundation.
Tight end Travis Kelce posed with children participating in his fifth-Annual Walk the Walk. The event raised funds and awareness for organizations that serve underserved youth.
Offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz shared his love for grilling during his second annual ‘Que for a Cause benefiting AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and Britain Development, and the Midwest Animal ResQ.
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Safety Tyrann Mathieu and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas enjoyed a night of fundraising for the Tyrann Mathieu Foundation at The Tyrann Mathieu Celebrity Waiters Dinner.
For the NFL’s annual My Cause My Cleats initiative, rookie safety Juan Thornhill’s cleats were painted in support of suicide prevention.
Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi hosted a full Thanksgiving meal for more than 40 mothers and children at the Sheffield Place.
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50TH ANNUAL 101 AWARDS The Kansas City Chiefs embrace many traditions and philanthropic efforts near and dear to the heart of its founder, the late Lamar Hunt. This has become a value passed on from generation to generation of Chiefs fans, players and executives. The annual 101 Awards are one way the organization honors Lamar’s legacy. The 101 Awards began following the 1969 season, six years after the Chiefs move to Kansas City. In conjunction with Lamar, this nationally renowned event was led by Kansas City businessman Jack O. Wheeler to recognize outstanding achievements in professional football. Each year, members of a civic organization called “The Committee of 101” host the 101 Awards, Kansas City’s Salute to Professional Football. The event has grown to be one of the premier award shows following the National Football League season. The event honors players and coaches from across the NFL as well as within the Chiefs organization. 101 members of the national media select the Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year from the American Football Conference and National Football Conference to be recognized at the event. In 2008, the 101 Awards introduced the Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football to honor the life and legacy of Lamar. Past recipients of this award include The Foolish Club (the original eight owners of the American Football League), Tony Dungy, NFL Films, Paul Tagliabue, and the winning teams of Super Bowl III and IV. The 50th annual 101 Awards followed the 2019-2020 NFL season, marking the golden anniversary of the longestrunning awards event dedicated exclusively to the NFL. Six first-time award recipients were honored at the show. Following the national awards, Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman and safety Tyrann Mathieu were recognized with team awards. Hardman received the Mack Lee Hill Award as the top first-year player, and Mathieu was the recipient of the Derrick Thomas Award as the most valuable player, as voted on by their teammates. The 13th annual Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football was given posthumously to the late Bart Starr. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback is the only player in NFL history at that position to lead his team to five league titles in the same decade, which included three-consecutive championship from 1965-67. Starr’s wife Cherry accepted the award on his behalf. However, the 101 Awards aren’t just a night of celebration for football’s biggest stars. They’re also a way to fulfill Lamar’s passion of service to the community. For a fifth-straight year, proceeds from the event benefitted The University of Kansas Health System’s Sports Medicine and Performance Center. This team of experts strive to prevent injury and improve the health and wellness of student-athletes throughout the region. Each year, the 101 Awards rise to the occasion and prove their high regard throughout the NFL, and so the tradition of concluding the season with the best of the best gathered in Kansas City, celebrating what makes this game so special, continues.
Cherry Starr, the widow of Bart Starr, accepted her late husband’s honor as the recipient of the Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football from Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt at the 50th annual 101 Awards.
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Pro Football Hall Famers Bobby Bell (L), Jan Stenerud, and Willie Lanier (R) were among five former Chiefs selected to the NFL 100 All-Time Team attending the 101 Awards.
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CHIEFS HUDDLE FOR 100
Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt helped attach helmet decals for the Blue Tigers football team at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy during the Chiefs Huddle for 100 activation.
In celebration of the NFL’s 100th season, the NFL and the Chiefs invited fans to join in the Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. The Chiefs hosted its Huddle for 100 activation at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, which stands adjacent to the former site of Municipal Stadium - the original home of the Chiefs in Kansas City. Members of the club returned to the school multiple times throughout the year, connecting the organization’s past to the present and building a brighter future for students and student-athletes at the school.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward, linebacker Ben Niemann, offensive lineman Martinas Rankin and tight end Deon Yelder (L-R) packed food boxes for locals in need at Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc. Their volunteer minutes counted towards the Chiefs Huddle for 100.
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Kansas City Ambassadors Christian Okoye (L) and Priest Holmes (R) congratulated Sheryll Thomas after the runner was selected as the winner of Super Bowl LIV tickets during the Fantennial 5K presented by GEHA.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Bell (R) unveiled a historical marker in honor of Municipal Stadium, which housed minor league, Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball and was the original home of the Chiefs.
The Chiefs Community Caring Team, including Clark Hunt, the Chiefs Rookie Club and various Chiefs staff members, culminated a day of beautification projects at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy along with members of the Kansas City Public School District, Lincoln College Prep student-athletes and staff for the Chiefs Huddle for 100.
President Mark Donovan (2nd from L) helped dedicate the field at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy during Fantennial Weekend. The Chiefs and Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) helped the Kansas City Public School District secure the NFL Grassroots grant to fund the project.
Kansas City Ambassador Dante Hall supported the Lincoln College Preparatory Blue Tigers as they hosted their first homecoming game in decades on their new turf field during Fantennial Weekend.
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CHIEFS CHARITY GAME For more than three decades, the Kansas City Chiefs have teamed up with the community to not only raise money for but also awareness of local children’s charities through the annual Chiefs Charity Game. Since its inception in 1985, the Chiefs Charity Game has raised more than $13.7 million, which has been donated back to charities throughout Chiefs Kingdom, including nearly $1 million in the last two years alone for Cornerstones of Care.
Clark Hunt (M) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Len Dawson (R) congratulated 2019 Len Dawson Scholarship recipient TaeVheon Alcorn, who graduated from Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kan.
Cornerstones of Care was presented a check from the Hunt Family Foundation as the beneficiary of the annual Chiefs Charity Game.
Tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes greeted Melba, a 100-year-old Chiefs superfan, prior to Kansas City’s home opener against Baltimore.
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Kansas City Ambassador Anthony Davis and Justin Horton, Executive Director of Missouri Programs & Services for Cornerstones of Care, participated in the First Pass prior to the Chiefs Charity Game.
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Cornerback Bashaud Breeland participated in Play60 activities with children during a visit to Cornerstones of Care.
Former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson examined the crowd as the drum honoree from the GEHA Drum Deck prior to Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs are committed to offering a once-in-a-lifetime gameday experience for those that serve their community through pregame activations at Arrowhead Stadium. Whether it’s being recognized as the Drum Honoree or the Hunt Family Foundation “Kid of the Game,” Chiefs Kingdom serves an important role in the gameday production at Arrowhead Stadium.
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R E D F R I D AY Celebrating a city-wide tradition that’s 28 years old, Red Friday served as the official kickoff to the start of the 2019 football season in Kansas City. The Chiefs Community Caring Team, volunteers, and several local businesses worked together to raise more than $511,000 through the sale of specially designed Red Friday flags. Over the past four years, Red Friday has raised close to $1.5 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.
Gracie Hunt, Tavia Hunt, Tammy Reid, Rita Hunt and Toni MuĂąoz-Hunt (L-R) celebrated Red Friday as fountains across the city were dyed red in conjunction with Chiefs Kingdom flag sales to kick off the season.
Kansas City Ambassador John Lohmeyer (L) and Chiefs Hall of Famer Gary Spani (R) surprised Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Principal Dana-Mae Abram with a check on behalf of the Hunt Family Foundation following a pep rally at the school.
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The Chiefs Community Caring Team, including Red Coaters, supported Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City by selling flags commemorating the Chiefs 60th season on Red Friday.
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Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, kicker Harrison Butker and Executive Vice President of Business Operations Tyler Epp presented Tami Greenberg, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City CEO, with a check from the funds raised on Red Friday.
The Hunt Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by the Hunt Family in 1983. With a focus on youth-based charities, hunger relief, health and wellness and children and families in crisis, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation are committed to making a positive impact on those in need through philanthropy, programming and volunteerism. Together with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Hunt Family Foundation provides nearly $3M annually to over 85 area schools and nonprofit organizations. At every home game throughout the season, the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle benefits a local charity and it has raised almost $2M since its inception.
President Mark Donovan sold tickets to fans for the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle, which benefits a local charity each home game while the other half goes to one lucky fan.
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CO N T I N U I N G A L EGACY
SINCERE THANKS
Built on the strong foundation of Lamar Hunt’s legacy, the Chiefs have an enduring tie and responsibility to our neighbors throughout Chiefs Kingdom. As an organization, the Chiefs continue the tradition of service that has not only influenced our own community but changed lives all around the world. The Chiefs aspire to spread Lamar’s ideals of volunteerism, service, and compassion to everyone.
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle (L) and Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt (R) before Super Bowl IV between Kansas City and Minnesota in January 1970, the final world championship before the AFL/NFL merger became official for the 1970 season.
Dan Hunt, Clark Hunt, Sharron Hunt and Lamar Hunt Jr. (L-R) proudly displayed the Lamar Hunt Trophy, named after their late father, following the Chiefs AFC Championship victory.
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In his time with the Chiefs, punter Dustin Colquitt was named the team’s Man of the Year nominee three times thanks to his work with TeamSmile and throughout the community.
Safety Daniel Sorensen and his wife, Whitney, enjoyed the annual Trick-or-Treat Bash at Arrowhead Stadium with their children and others at the event.
On behalf of the Chiefs Community Caring Team, we would like to thank all our fans, Season Ticket Members, and community and corporate partners for your tireless support. Without you, none of what we do would be possible. Your passion, energy and countless contributions have enabled us to continue our charitable work, create invaluable memories and make immeasurable changes throughout our community and the world. It’s truly an honor and privilege to serve everyone throughout Chiefs Kingdom. We look forward to next season, where along with you, we can continue to make a difference.
Joined by Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, defensive end Frank Clark handed out shirts and backpacks to children as part of his “Back to School Bash” event held at Arrowhead Stadium.
Newly enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame members Johnny Robinson and Tony Gonzalez displayed their Pro Football Hall of Fame rings following their ring ceremony at Arrowhead Stadium.
Former Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles kicked off the season on the GEHA Drum Deck as the drum honoree prior to Kansas City’s home opener against Baltimore.
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Wide receiver Mecole Hardman showed off the Vince Lombardi Trophy to fans along the route during the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade.
Defensive end Frank Clark relished in the moment immediately following Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIV victory at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. on February 2nd.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was named Super Bowl MVP, proudly raised the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs 31-20 Super Bowl LIV win over San Francisco.
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Norma Hunt and Clark Hunt celebrated with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following the Chiefs Super Bowl LIV victory, 50 years after the franchise’s first Super Bowl win.
Thousands of loyal Chiefs fans gathered on the lawn outside of Union Station to celebrate the Super Bowl LIV champions on Wednesday, February 5th.
Tight end Travis Kelce addressed the crowd at the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Rally at Union Station, which served as the culmination for the parade honoring the world champions.
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Our Mission WIN WITH CHARACTER UNITE OUR COMMUNITY HONOR TRADITION INSPIRE OUR FANS
