Mark Andrews may have endured one of the toughest nights of his career in the Ravens’ 27-25 Divisional Round loss to Buffalo, but in the aftermath of the game, something remarkable has happened.
Rather than piling on with criticism after his fourth-quarter fumble and dropped two-point conversion, Bills fans and the NFL community have rallied around Andrews, turning a difficult moment into an opportunity for good.
Buffalo fan Nicholas Howard launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Breakthrough TD1, a diabetes research and advocacy organization that is deeply personal to Andrews.
🏈 Andrews has lived with Type-1 diabetes since age 9
🏈 He checks his blood sugar between every offensive series
🏈 He serves as a youth ambassador for Breakthrough TD1
Initially, the fundraiser had a modest goal of $5,000, but the response has been overwhelming.
💰 Over $37,000 raised so far
🎯 New goal set at $50,000
❤️ More than 1,400 people have donated
Howard, like many Bills fans, was alarmed by the backlash Andrews received online after Baltimore’s narrow defeat. Instead of joining in the negativity, he chose to flip the narrative—by supporting a cause that matters deeply to Andrews.
“Nobody deserves the kind of hate that was being thrown his way,” Howard said. “The guy has been an incredible role model and competitor, and if we can turn this moment into something positive, we should.”
The campaign quickly gained traction on social media, with both Bills and Ravens fans contributing to show their appreciation for Andrews—not just as a player, but as a person.
As one of the NFL’s most vocal advocates for diabetes awareness, Andrews has used his platform to inspire young athletes with Type-1 diabetes, proving that the condition does not have to limit their dreams.
Breakthrough TD1 focuses on funding research, supporting families, and advocating for better treatment options for those living with Type-1 diabetes. Andrews has been actively involved in the organization, meeting with young patients and speaking publicly about the challenges of managing the disease as a professional athlete.
In a league often fueled by rivalries, this act of kindness from Bills fans is a refreshing reminder of what makes football special—the community, the support, and the shared love of the game.
Despite the pain of another playoff defeat, Andrews now sees the power of sports to bring people together for something bigger than wins and losses.
💜 For those looking to contribute, donations can still be made to Breakthrough TD1 through the GoFundMe campaign.
👏 Hats off to the Bills Mafia and NFL fans everywhere for turning adversity into an opportunity to make a difference.