Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes proved that kindness and generosity are just as important as athletic ability when he stepped in to help a McDonald’s cashier struggling to afford a gift for her daughter. The heartwarming interaction unfolded at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Kansas City, where Mahomes was stopping for a quick meal after a workout session.
The cashier, overwhelmed with emotion, had casually shared with Mahomes that she couldn’t afford to buy her young daughter a present for her birthday. She mentioned how difficult it had been to make ends meet, and how much she wished she could make her daughter’s special day memorable.
Mahomes, known for his leadership both on and off the field, was visibly moved by the woman’s situation. Without a second thought, he pulled over to the side of the restaurant, excusing himself for a moment. When he returned, he had a gift card in hand — one that was preloaded with enough funds to cover the gift, as well as a little extra to help her out financially.
“I know how tough things can get sometimes, especially when you want to make your kids happy,” Mahomes said, handing her the card. “I just wanted to do something to help you out today.”
The cashier was left in shock and gratitude, thanking Mahomes for his unexpected act of kindness. Word quickly spread, and fans flooded social media with praise for Mahomes’ selflessness.
In a world where athletes are often seen as larger-than-life figures, Mahomes’ down-to-earth gesture reminds us that even the biggest stars can make a difference in the lives of everyday people. His act of generosity not only helped a mother in need but also inspired others to pay kindness forward.
Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Shares Sweet Photos of Daughter Sterling Having a Princess Moment
Brittany and husband Patrick Mahomes also have a 2-year-old son, Bronze.
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On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29 — who is currently pregnant and expecting her third baby with husband Patrick Mahomes — shared a pair of photos on her Instagram Stories of 3-year-old Sterling dressed in a blue, Cinderella-inspired princess gown.
In one of the two snaps, Sterling stood in a hallway as she held onto the handlebar of a small scooter. She wore a blue dress with white tulle details, silver accents and puffed sleeves. The dress’ sequined top featured a jewel brooch in the center.
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The little girl wore the dress over a pink long-sleeve shirt with a Disney princesses print, and accessorized with a pink hair bow and sneakers.
The second photo shows Sterling in the same outfit as she posed in a parking lot while holding a pink gift bag featuring a unicorn design. The gift was addressed to “Rylee.”
Brittany also shares 2-year-old son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon III with her NFL star husband, 29.
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Just days ago, the mom-to-be posted a series of photos showcasing her baby bump on Instagram. For the photo shoot, she wore a white open button down shirt with a white lacy bra.
“Hello 2025✨ we’re ready for you little one 🎀,” Brittany captioned the Jan. 8 post.
Amid her pregnancy, Brittany is staying dedicated to her fitness routine. The former soccer player kicked off the new year with what she described as “the best workout,” and shared a glimpse of her sweat session in a video on her Instagram Stories. The clip showed her lifting weights while Sterling sat on top of her head.
Bronze also participated in the family workout, as he supervised while Brittany finished up her reps to the Forrest Frank song “GOOD DAY.”
In December, Patrick said in an interview clip posted on X by Netflix that Brittany is due “any day now.” The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback also noted that the added stress of this NFL season has been hard on his pregnant wife.
“Brittany says I’ve been stressing her out too much this season,” he said. “So I got to try to not put so much stress on her through these football games.”