Bills in the Community 2017: Game Days

The Buffalo Bills partnered with Gatorade, Special Olympics New York and the Town of Hamburg Recreation Department to host the annual flag football clinic for local Unified athletes. There were special appearances by Bills players Tommy Doyle, Mack Hollins, Kingsley Jonathan, Quintin Morris and Ryan Van Demark as well as Billy Buffalo. The Unified athletes participated in flag football drills and games to help develop their fundamental skills.

On Tuesday November 5th, 2024 the Toyota Rookie Club visited Como Park Elementary School in Lancaster. The Buffalo Bills rookies helped students cast their ballots as the school voted for either a Relaxation Day or a Yes Day where teachers would say "yes" to almost any activity such as watching a movie or drawing during class!

Buffalo Bills Left Tackle Dion Dawkins hosted his second annual "Talent Shnow" charity fundraiser on November 4, 2024, at The Statler Buffalo. Inspired by his team's Karaoke Fridays, the event featured performances by Dion, his Bills teammates, and local talents like Cami Clune and the Buffalo Comedy Collective. Guests enjoyed a night of music, comedy, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres, all in support of Dion's Dreamers, a foundation focused on mentoring and supporting youth facing challenges. Funds raised from the event will help provide resources to young people in underserved communities, empowering them to overcome hardships.

To kick off Native American Heritage month this November, the Buffalo Bills honored indigenous peoples at their November 3 game against the Miami Dolphins. Indigenous artist Jacky Snyder made beaded medallions for players Eli Ankou, Ty Johnson, and Alec Anderson, all of whom have indigenous roots. Indigenous artist Aryien Stevens made a beaded hat for Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich, who also has indigenous roots. At the game on Sunday, the Bills had members of the Salamanca Warriors and Seneca Sachems football teams, as well as Native American Community Services hold banners on-field pregame. The Color Guard was American Legion Iroquois Post 1587 Honor Guard. At halftime the K^tyohkwa performed a social dance. They are made up of individuals from the Six Nations Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. They are still here and carrying on their ways as native people to their homeland's pride, strength, and honor for their ancestors before them who handed down their ways to them. During the third quarter break, the Bills honored Specialist 4th Class Carson Waterman, a veteran of the United States Army.

Dion Dawkins and fellow teammates joined Hon. Brenda M. Freedman for the Youth Empowerment Program Celebration to recognize youth who successfully completed programs through the juvenile justice system.

Check out 60 frames from the Buffalo Bills and Wegmans Play 60 event at Martin Road Elementary.

Scroll to see photos of the Buffalo Bills Women's Association made and donated blankets to the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital.

In recognition of Crucial Catch and the NFL's fight against cancer, the Bills honored loved ones with Crucial Catch placards. Fans attending the Bills vs. Titans game will have the opportunity to honor their loved ones with placards distributed at gate entry. To learn more about the Crucial Catch initiative or download your own printable placards, visit https://www.buffalobills.com/community/crucial-catch.

Check out these photos from Khalil Shakir's pet adoption event, where Buffalo-based pet rescues came together for a joint event!

Mack Hollins and Billy Buffalo visited Ellicott Elementary school to return artwork to a former student Kailey Artiles. Crayola will make a product donation to the school and to The Teacher's Desk as part of the art return.

The Buffalo Bills hosted a night of fun and games for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Crucial Catch Family Night, hosted at Dave & Busters. The Buffalo Bills Crucial Catch program is sponsored by John R. Oishei Children's Hospital.

Scroll to see photos from the Buffalo Bills 2024 50-Yard Finish & Kids Fun Run with Stevie Johnson at Highmark Stadium! This gallery is presented by UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.