KC Reporter

The Kansas City Chiefs, together with the local community and fans worldwide, raised $1 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City through flag sales during the 34th Red Friday event on September 5. This annual initiative has generated over $7.5 million in the past decade to support families with children receiving medical care in Kansas City-area hospitals.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, linebacker Jack Cochrane, and Anne Scharf, Vice President of Community Impact and Civic Affairs, visited Ronald McDonald House Kansas City to announce the fundraising total and meet with families staying at the facility.

The Red Friday flags, featuring head coach Andy Reid's phrase "How 'bout those Chiefs," were available for a minimum donation of $5 at McDonald's locations in Kansas City and St. Joseph as well as Hy-Vee stores. For the ninth consecutive year, flags were also sold online for $10, including options for domestic and international shipping.

Funds raised help Ronald McDonald House provide accommodations and support to families while their children undergo treatment at local hospitals. More information about their services is available on their website: www.ronaldmcdonaldhousekc.org.

Tami Greenberg, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Kansas City, said: "Every dollar raised through Red Friday is a message of love and support to families who are going through the hardest days of their lives. The Chiefs and Chiefs Kingdom have once again shown what true community looks like. This $1 million gift gives families comfort, hope, and the reminder that they are never alone."

Chiefs President Mark Donovan stated: "As one of our most meaningful traditions, Red Friday continues to show the incredible heart of Chiefs Kingdom. It embodies the vision of Lamar Hunt – bringing people together through football to do good in our community. Hitting the $1 million mark again this year is a testament to that shared generosity and spirit."

Red Friday began in 1992 when team founder Lamar Hunt and the Chiefs Red Coaters started selling commemorative items around Kansas City to raise funds for charity. Since then, newspaper, magazine, and flag sales associated with Red Friday have contributed approximately $9 million to local charities focused on supporting youth in need.