A powerful photo has been released of Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes standing by the bedside of two young children who were shot and killed at a parade in Kansas City on Wednesday.
Patrick and Brittany visited 8-year-old Melia Reyes and 10-year-old Madison Reyes at Children's Mercy Hospital on Wednesday to lift their spirits after a harrowing ordeal. The two girls are sisters and were participating in the parade along with the victim's mother, Erika Reyes, who is a cousin of the deceased victim, Lisa López Galván. Both of Reyes' children underwent surgery after being shot in the leg, according to reports. daily mail.
The Reyes sisters, ages 8 and 10, were shot in the leg during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
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The images show Patrick and Brittany posing for photos with the young victims, the girls smiling brightly in awe of their special visitor. They each received a Kansas City Chiefs mini football helmet from Mahomes.
The Reyes family released a statement Friday updating them on their daughters' condition and thanking Patrick and Brittany Mahomes for their support.
“On behalf of the Reyes family, we would like to sincerely thank you for the outpouring of love, support and prayers during this difficult time.” Like his family, he is still recovering both physically and mentally.”
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“We are happy that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are recovering well from their foot injuries,” they wrote. “Both girls were shot in the leg, underwent surgery and have been in casts for several months now.”
Although the Reyes girls are on the mend, it has become clear that they have a long road to recovery, highlighting the seriousness of their situation.
According to the Daily Mail, the family said: “We plan to endure follow-up doctor visits for the next few years.” “They are undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. We are relieved by their progress, but the emotional healing continues for all of us.” (Related: Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to families of Kansas City shooting victims)
a gofundme A page has been set up to support Melia and Madison as they begin to recover from this tragic event.
The Reyes girls were among 11 children injured in the shooting.
