NFL star Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany visited two young sisters who were shot during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.
Photos shared with Daily Mail show the couple posing alongside Madison, 10, and Melia, 8, at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
The siblings suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and were among the 11 children injured following the shooting.
The girls’ family said that they required surgery for their wounds and are now making ‘good progress.’
On Friday, the released a public statement and thanked Patrick and Brittany ‘for their outpouring care, love, and support.’
“On behalf of the Reyes Family, we are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Our family, along with the other families impacted by this senseless act, are still healing physically and emotionally,” the statement read.
“We’re happy to share that our daughters, ages 8 and 10, are making good progress in their recovery from their leg injuries. Both girls were shot in the legs, underwent surgery, and are currently in casts for several months.”
The statement continued: “We will endure follow-up doctor’s visits for the next few years. They are receiving physical therapy to regain their strength and mobility. While we are relieved by their progress, the emotional healing continues for all of us.”
They said that the sisters were celebrating with family members when the incident occurred. Their mother is the cousin of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically died in the shooting.
“We kindly ask that you continue to keep our family and other families affected in your thoughts and prayers,” the statement added.
Photos show the couple posing alongside the sisters, who are smiling while holding a small Chiefs football helmet.
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