Patrick Mahomes hurried through Grand Central Terminal, his worn-out sneakers scuffing against the polished floor. He was on his way to a crucial job interview, the only lead he had in weeks. His mother was at home, growing weaker each day, and the mounting medical bills weighed heavily on his mind. He couldn’t afford to be late.
As he navigated the bustling crowd, he spotted an elderly blind man, Mr. Thompson, struggling near a staircase. Patrick hesitated, torn between his urgency and the man’s obvious need for help. But as he watched the old man’s trembling hands and confused expression, his gut twisted. He couldn’t ignore him.
“Excuse me, sir, do you need help?” Patrick asked, stepping closer. Mr. Thompson’s face lit up with relief as he nodded. Patrick offered his arm, guiding the man slowly down the stairs, ignoring the impatient glares from passersby. When they reached the bottom, Mr. Thompson thanked him profusely, and Patrick felt a warmth spread through him.
After their brief encounter, Patrick rushed to his interview but arrived too late. Disappointed, he walked back home, replaying the day’s events in his mind. Just as he was about to lose hope, he spotted Mr. Thompson again, leaning against a column. The old man waved him over.
“I wanted to thank you again,” Mr. Thompson said, his eyes twinkling. “You helped me when no one else would. What’s your name?”
“Patrick,” he replied, feeling a bit shy.
Mr. Thompson studied him for a moment. “You deserve more chances than you get. Here, take this.” He handed Patrick a business card, offering to help him with a reference.
The next day, Patrick was stunned when a driver arrived at his home, delivering an envelope from Mr. Thompson. Inside was a letter offering Patrick an internship at a company he once led. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Patrick accepted the opportunity, feeling a flicker of hope ignite within him.
As he settled into his new role, Patrick worked hard, impressing his colleagues and learning the ropes. Clara, his supervisor, recognized his potential and encouraged him every step of the way.
One afternoon, Clara handed him an envelope from Mr. Thompson, containing a check to help with his mother’s medical bills. Patrick’s heart swelled with emotion as he realized the impact of his small act of kindness.
That night, he shared the news with his mom, who beamed with pride. For the first time in a long while, Patrick felt a sense of purpose and belonging. He was no longer just a kid from a rundown neighborhood; he was Patrick Mahomes, someone who had earned his place and was ready to make a difference. This was just the beginning.
The Chiefs’ players and coaches officially made the trip to the Super Bowl on Sunday.
The team departed Kansas City International Airport in the early afternoon and was due to arrive at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport at 1:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Many local media members shared videos of the team’s departure.
KSHB (Ch. 41) sports anchor Aaron Ladd tweeted a video of linebacker Willie Gay preparing to board the flight.
Kelli Peltier of Fox 4 shared this look at the plane leaving Kansas City.
On the plane, the players didn’t seem overwhelmed about heading to Super Bowl LVII.
They appeared to have a raffle, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes overseeing the competition. Rookie running back Isiah Pacheco shared this look on his Instagram Live, which user Lexi Osborne shared on Twitter.
That’s going to be a nice little prize for one of the Chiefs players, and judging from the conversation in the video, it’s something the team does frequently.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes boards a plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City.
A pilot with United Airlines flies a Kansas City Chiefs flag out of a cockpit window as the team boards the plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid boards a plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City.
The Chiefs landed safely in Arizona, and ESPN’s Adam Teicher tweeted this photo.
Here’s a video of the plane at the airport in the Grand Canyon State from Harold Kuntz of Fox 4.
Hayley Lewis of KSHB tweeted a video of the Chiefs leaving the plane and heading to the team bus.
