The orphan girl caught Patrick Mahomes’ attention and what happened next has everyone worried!

Mia’s fingers tightened around her mother’s old scarf, the faded fabric pressed to her cheek as she hummed a shaky tune. It was the song her mom used to sing—something soft and hopeful, a melody that once meant safety and home. But that was before the fire, before everything she loved was lost.

Now, at ten, Mia was just another shadow at Starlight Home, her voice locked away, her world shrunk to the size of a bunk, a scarf, and the ache of memory. She didn’t let anyone see her cry. Not here, where tears vanished into the noise of too many kids and too few grownups. She’d learned to stay small, to keep her pain silent.

But today, something was different. News buzzed through the halls: Patrick Mahomes, the football star, was coming to town to film a commercial. Mia barely believed it—her mom had loved watching Patrick’s games, his kindness off the field as much as his magic on it. “He always does what’s right, no matter how hard it gets,” her mom used to say.

That memory was a flicker of hope. Maybe if she could just see him, maybe if she could sing her mom’s song, she’d feel close to her again. That night, Mia pulled a crumpled piece of paper from beneath her pillow and began to write:
*Dear Mr. Mahomes, My mom used to sing to me. She’s gone now, and I’m scared to sing alone. I think you’d understand, because my mom said you were kind. I want to sing at the Christmas show, for her. For me. I hope you’ll come. Love, Mia.*

She tucked the letter away, unsure if she’d ever be brave enough to send it.

The next day, Mia found herself standing before Mrs. Helen, the head of Starlight Home, the letter trembling in her hands. “Please,” she whispered, “I just want to give this to Patrick Mahomes. It’s for my mom.”
Mrs. Helen’s face softened, but her answer was firm. “I’m sorry, Mia. We can’t take you to the film set. It’s not safe.”

The rejection stung, but that night, as the house slept, Mia made her decision. She slipped from her bunk, scarf and letter in her backpack, and crept out into the city, her heart pounding with fear and hope.

The streets were cold and unfamiliar. Shadows loomed, and every sound made her jump. But Mia kept going, humming her mom’s song to steady her nerves. When a little girl on the curb asked for water, Mia handed over her only bottle without hesitation. “Stay safe,” she whispered, feeling the ache of wanting to help, even when she had so little.

After hours of wandering, Mia finally saw the lights of the film set, the city’s hum growing louder. She ducked under a fence, her small frame nearly invisible in the chaos. But then her foot caught on a cable, and a metal stand crashed to the ground, drawing a chorus of shouts.

Panic seized her. Crew members rushed over, voices sharp. But then a tall figure stepped into the light—Patrick Mahomes himself, his eyes full of concern, not anger.

“Hey, you okay?” Patrick knelt, his voice gentle. Mia stood frozen, her letter crumpled in her fist, words caught in her throat.

Patrick waited, his presence steady. Finally, Mia whispered, “I wrote you a letter. It’s about my mom. She’s gone. I want to sing her song, but I’m scared. I thought maybe if you heard it, she’d still be here.”

Patrick’s gaze softened. “I’ve lost people, too,” he said, his voice low and real. “Sometimes, it feels like a piece of you goes quiet. But singing for someone you love? That’s brave, Mia. Braver than you know.”

Tears pricked Mia’s eyes. “Will you come to the Christmas show? If you’re there, maybe I can sing.”

Patrick smiled. “I promise. I’ll be there. But you have to get home safe, okay?” He called for a ride, making sure she was bundled up, her scarf tucked close.

As Mia stepped toward the gate, a wave of dizziness hit her. Her vision blurred, her heart raced. “I—I don’t feel right,” she stammered, swaying.

Patrick caught her as she collapsed, shouting for help. “Stay with me, Mia! Hang on!” He scooped her up, urgency in his voice, and rode with her to the hospital, never letting go of her hand.

Doctors worked fast. Patrick waited outside, worry etched on his face. When Mia woke, she saw him slouched in a chair, relief flooding his features.

“You scared me, kid,” he said, smiling tiredly.

“You stayed,” Mia whispered, her voice weak.

“Of course,” Patrick replied. “You matter, Mia. And I want to hear you sing.”

Mrs. Helen arrived, guilt and relief battling in her eyes. “I should have checked your meds,” she said. “Since the fire, your heart needs care. We haven’t had the money for regular checkups… I’m so sorry.”

Patrick’s jaw tightened. “That ends now. I’ll cover everything—meds, doctors, whatever Mia needs.”

Mrs. Helen blinked back tears. “Thank you, Mr. Mahomes. You don’t know what this means.”

Patrick turned to Mia. “You deserve a future, Mia. To sing, to dream, to be whoever

Brittany Mahomes Says Daughter Sterling ‘Pays Attention’ to Patrick at Chiefs Games: ‘Very Special’

The Kansas City Current co-owner tells PEOPLE how she carefully tackles her kids’ food allergies

Brittany Mahomes with son Bronze and daughter Sterling.Credit : Courtesy of Kaléo

Brittany Mahomes is serious about staying on top of her kids’ health amid her family’s busy lifestyle.

Speaking with PEOPLE about her partnership with Kaléo — a privately-held pharmaceutical company in support of AUVI-q^® (epinephrine injection, USP), the first and only FDA-approved epinephrine auto-injector for infants and toddlers 16.5 to 33 pounds — the mom of two opens up about protecting son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III, 14 months, and daughter Sterling Skye, 2½.

Both of Brittany’s children with husband Patrick Mahomes live with food allergies, which means it’s important for everyone around them to be on high alert.

“We’re on the go a lot and we have a lot of people around us, so my main focus is to make sure everyone around us is aware of our kids’ allergies and they understand how to use our AUVI-q,” Brittany tells PEOPLE. “We carry our AUVI-q with us at all times that our kids are with us, so we just make sure everyone around us is aware of the situation, they’re comfortable using that.”

The mom of two says her little ones are “very attached to me,” which makes keeping an eye on them easier.

“I have my eyes on them all the time at games, but it’s very special to have them there, to support their dad.”

Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes.

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Though Sterling started out shy on game days, the toddler is blossoming as she grows up.

“My oldest daughter, she can finally kind of realize what’s going on and where she’s at, and she 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,” the proud mom shares.

“She truly enjoys going down to the field and getting to see him before the game. I think it’s a very special moment wherever I get to bring them to the game and they get to watch their dad play football.”

Brittany Mahomes brings Bronze and Sterling to sidelines to see Patrick Mahomes.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

The family is in the thick of playoffs, but Brittany says Bronze and Sterling’s achievements excite them more than on-field action.

“My daughter is getting a personality, so she is able to communicate a lot more things than she has, in the past, like how she’s feeling. Seeing her blossom into a little girl who can express her emotions, that type of stuff has been the cutest thing in the world.”

As for their 14-month-old, he’s getting a grasp on walking. “We have been trying to get him to walk for quite some time now, so he’s getting there. He’s almost there. He’s taken a few steps on his own, but he’s not fully walking all the way just yet.”

Brittany and Sterling Mahomes watch Bronze.Courtesy of Kaléo

Brittany is hopeful sharing her kids’ experiences with allergies and how she manages them as a busy mom will help other families feel more confident in tackling their children’s allergies.

“Just say be confident. I think my main message here with AUVI-q is to express my concerns about food allergies and get the message out there that they are becoming common and it is normal. I think moms out there just need to be confident in advocating for their kids and never ever, ever feel guilty for speaking up for your kids’ safety,” she says.

“I think as a mom, you get a little mom guilt here and there, but at the end of the day, your kids are your main priority and your main motivation. Keeping them safe in my main goal.”

Brittany Mahomes showing AUVI-q injectors in her backpack.Courtesy of Kaléo

The AUVI-q’s ability to verbally guide the user through proper use also helps keeps the Mahomes’ minds at ease, in the event they aren’t nearby when something occurs.

“It speaks to you in a very calm voice and can take you through how to use it and what to do, so that’s also reassuring. If someone is there and they’re not really confident in what they’re doing, that the AUVI-q will make you feel confident. With that, our main thing is just letting everybody know, being aware and always really keeping my eyes on my kids at all times.”

Allergic reactions can look different in different children, a lesson Brittany has learned in her own experience as a mom.

Brittany Mahomes holds son Bronze as daughter Sterling smiles at the camera.Courtesy of Kaléo

“Every kid is different. The reaction can vary from kid to kid and from age to age. So in infants and toddlers, it can be completely different from a teenager or an adult,” she explains.

“My oldest daughter had a reaction to milk, and her reaction was completely different from what Bronze had,” Brittany says. “Being aware that everything can look different and knowing that ultimately, as a mom, knowing that you know your kid and you know if something is wrong with them is important. And if you ever are unsure or have any doubts, take your kiddo to the emergency room as soon as possible.”

Brittany and Patrick have made sure that from family to their nanny, “anyone that we have in our household has to know what the kids are allergic to and what happens if there was to be a reaction.”

Brittany Mahomes with son Bronze and daughter Sterling at Chief’s game.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Though there is still more football to go, the Mahomes family is also looking forward to the quiet days of the off-season ahead.

February brings a big birthday, with Sterling turning 3. “I can’t believe it!” the proud mom raves. “We’re planning a pretty big birthday for her with our friends and family back in Texas. We’re super excited.”

Whether it’s birthday parties or football games, Brittany is grateful to have peace of mind with AUVI-q always on hand. “I’m very proud to partner with this company. They make us feel safe and confident in life as we take on these food allergies.”