Bad things happen to innocent people, and oftentimes, they never get help. But thankfully, that wasn’t the case for a little girl named Mia. Mia had cancer, and her family couldn’t afford treatment, so she started a lemonade stand to support her parents with the funds. But when it seemed as though they wouldn’t be able to raise enough money, the legendary Patrick Mahomes came by and paid a large sum for a cup of lemonade to support her. But the star didn’t stop there. Guess what he did next? Join us as we explore this story.
A Sudden Appearance
There was a young girl named Mia who lived in a quiet neighborhood in San Francisco. Mia was nine years old and had a charm that pulled people in. Her family wasn’t rich, but they were happy. Her mother was a teacher, and her father worked at a nearby store. Mia loved her family deeply, and they loved her just as much. But life had thrown a challenge their way, just like it normally does.
Some time ago, Mia got so sick that her parents had to take her to the hospital. She had been feeling very tired and would get dizzy when she tried to play. After many visits and tests, the doctors told her family that Mia had a serious illness—she had cancer. Mia needed treatment right away, but it was going to be expensive. Her parents were heartbroken. They wanted to give her everything she needed to get better, but the bills were piling up. They worked hard, day and night, to save every penny they could, but it still wasn’t enough. Mia could see the worry on their faces, even though they tried hard to hide it. They would put on brave smiles, especially whenever they were around her, but she knew how scared they were. She loved them too much to let them go through this alone. And it was from that care for her parents that something beautiful happened.
The Lemonade Stand
One night, as Mia lay in bed, she thought about what she could do to help. She wanted to take away some of her parents’ worries. She thought about all the ways she could make money, like selling her old toys or doing chores for the neighbors. But then, an idea popped into her head. She remembered seeing kids in her neighborhood sell lemonade in the summertime. People would stop by to buy a cold drink, and the kids would always leave with a few dollars.
Mia decided that she would start her own lemonade stand. The next morning, Mia told her parents her plan. At first, they were hesitant. They didn’t want her to worry about money or feel like she had to do anything except focus on getting better. But Mia was determined, and her parents could see that she was serious. So they agreed with their spirited daughter. Mia’s father got an old wooden crate from the garage and helped her paint it bright yellow. They made a sign that read, “Mia’s Lemonade! Lemonade for Mia’s Chemo Fund,” and hung it on the front of the stand. Her mom went to the store and bought a big bag of lemons, sugar, and some ice. When they got home, they squeezed the lemons together and made a batch of lemonade that was just the right amount of sweet and sour. But they didn’t just make the normal lemonade; they added their own personal flavor to it, something signature to the Mia’s Lemonade stand.
That first afternoon, Mia set up her stand at the corner of her street and hoped that someone would stop by. At first, it was as quiet as a library. People walked by, glancing at the sign but not stopping. Mia kept smiling. She stayed hopeful without letting her spirits break. Then, things began to change slowly. A neighbor from down the street saw the sign and came over. She bought a cup of lemonade, giving Mia a warm smile and a few extra dollars. Then another person stopped by, and another. Word began to spread of Mia’s special lemonade, which she was selling to raise money for her chemo, and soon, Mia had a small line of people waiting to buy her lemonade. Some of them who already knew about her situation came out to support her, while others who didn’t just came to have a refreshing drink. But the reality was that everyone could sense that this was about more than just a refreshing drink. Mia poured lemonade with a bright smile, feeling her heart swell with happiness and hope.
Hope Days Passed
Days passed, and Mia’s lemonade stand became a small neighborhood sensation. People came from other parts of the town to buy a cup, and because most of them were made aware of the situation, they made it a custom of leaving generous tips. Mia’s jar was filling up, and each dollar made her feel a bit closer to her goal. Her parents were so proud that their little girl could put together something like this and keep
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ Daughter Celebrates Snow Day with Snow Cones: See the Adorable Pics
The toddler couldn’t help but smile while playing in knee-deep snow
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Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes know how to celebrate a snow day the proper way!
On Sunday, Jan. 5, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, posted content to her Instagram Stories showing off how her family celebrates winter.
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Brittany Mahomes Instagram Stories photo
“Real snow cones!!!” Brittany wrote over a photo of snow packed into three plastic bowls — two pink ones and a blue one — presumably for herself, her daughter Sterling, 3, and son, Bronze, 2, whom she shares with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, also 29.
Related: Patrick Mahomes’ Daughter Sterling, 3, Sweetly Cheers for Him During Chiefs-Texans Game
A second photo saw her holding one of the pink bowls of snow — which was now covered in blue syrup to make for a yummy treat!
But the fun winter photos didn’t stop there.
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Sterling Mahomes
Next up was a picture of Sterling smiling from ear to ear while bundled up in a red snowsuit and black mittens as she stood outside for a fun day in the snow. The snow came up to her knees.
“This snow is for the win over here,” Brittany wrote over a Boomerang video of herself and one of her toddlers sitting on the floor, once again snacking on flavored snow cone treats.
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Brittany Mahomes Instagram Story photo
The couple, who announced the pregnancy of their third child in July, are almost new parents once again.
In an interview clip shared by Netflix on X on Christmas Day, the Super Bowl champion revealed that Brittany is due “any day now,” and that the timing has been a bit tricky to navigate during his football season.
Related: Brittany and Patrick Mahomes Give Their Kids an Early Taste of Christmas with Skating Rink Trip
“Brittany says I’ve been stressing her out too much this season,” Patrick said. “So I got to try to not put so much stress on her through these football games.”
He also shared his wish for their baby girl’s arrival.
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Mahomes family photo — February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada
According to the NFL star, if baby no. 3 is born “on a bye week” when the Chiefs aren’t playing, “then everything will work out perfectly.”
In the meantime, Brittany is prepping for the birth by staying as fit and healthy as can be!
Related: Patrick Mahomes Promised Wife Brittany the Chiefs Would Win the Top Seed on Christmas So ‘We Can Go Have That Baby’
She recently shared her first workout of the new year to her Instagram Stories with a bit of help from Sterling.
“The best workouts,” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wrote over a photo of herself in the gym with her oldest, adding laughing and white heart emojis.
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The picture, set to Forrest Frank’s song “GOOD DAY,” showed the mom (and her baby bump) sitting while lifting a pair of weights as her mini-me sat on top of her head.
Speaking to PEOPLE in January 2024, Brittany opened up on how the couple’s oldest child loves looking up to her parents.
“[Sterling] loves to watch her dad play football. She can see him from a mile away and pays attention and keeps up with what’s going on with him,” she said at the time.
