Josh Allen’s $17m legacy: How did his grandmother inspire his charity?

Josh Allen’s charity story did not begin with a big fundraising campaign or a carefully planned foundation. It began with the loss of his grandmother and a simple gesture from Buffalo Bills fans. After Patricia Allen died in November 2020, thousands of fans began donating $17 to Oishei Children’s Hospital in her memory. What happened next turned a painful family moment into one of the most meaningful charitable efforts connected to an NFL player.How Patricia Allen’s memory became a mission to help childrenPatricia Allen was Josh Allen’s grandmother, and her death deeply affected the Buffalo Bills quarterback. Just days later, Allen played against the Seattle Seahawks and threw for 415 yards in Buffalo’s 44-34 victory.While Allen was dealing with his loss, Bills fans were finding their own way to show support. Many began donating $17 to Oishei Children’s Hospital because Allen wears No.