The Bills decided to kick the ball into the end zone with 13 seconds left in regulation instead of taking time off the clock. The song is titled "1:34."
The Buffalo Bills lost one of the most heartbreaking losses in franchise history to the Kansas City Chiefs.
As of Wednesday morning, the Oisehi Children's Hospital in Buffalo has received $178,000 in donations from the fans of the Chiefs, inspired by the tradition of Bills Mafia.
The 13 seconds it took for the Kansas City offense to drive down the field and tie the game at the end of regulation began to be remembered by the fans as donations began to be sent to the hospital. The first drive of overtime was won by the Chiefs.
The original idea was for the group to donate in 13 equal installments of $13 to the Patrick Mahomes foundation and the Mahomies Foundation. The tradition of Bills fan giving back to other teams changed when the Chiefs fans heard about it. They chose their opponent's charity of choice.
The Oisehi Children's Hospital has become close to Bills quarterback Josh Allen after fans donated more than $1 million in honor of Allen's grandmother, who died last year. The critical care team at the hospital can now benefit from equipment, training, education and programs thanks to ThePatricia Allen Fund.
One of the most noteworthy examples of Bills fans is when Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver Tyler Boyd connected for a game-winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens that led to the Bills securing a playoff spot for the first time in 17 years.
Fans raised $442,000 for the foundation. Bills fans have been giving back to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana and other organizations in honor of defensive backs who have been injured this year.
They donated to the Lamar Jackson foundation after the Ravens won the playoffs.
13 seconds in Buffalo will likely never have a positive association, but fanbases turning a tough ending into a positive for a different community is an uplifting tradition.
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