The PrideHeads never surprise me in one direction or the other when it comes to Twitter, but one tweet in particular caught my eye in a really good way Wednesday evening:
I just made a donation to the alex smith foundation in appreciation for the time he played here in KC. Would encourage you do so as well. #AlexSmith #AlexSmithTrade https://t.co/v8cbjRRpPF
— David Mertz (@DMertz_GDR) January 31, 2018
This donation to the Alex Smith Foundation is following a recent trend of fan bases lately. When Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens during the final week of the season to send the Bills to the playoffs, Buffalo fans began sending $17 donations to the Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation.
Saints punter Thomas Morstead was one of the first players back on the field for the final extra point during the Vikings’ miracle win despite having torn cartilage in his ribs. Vikings fan donated $200,000 to “What You Give Will Grow,” Morstead’s foundation.
This PrideHeads have started to follow Mertz’s lead, sending $11 to Smith:
I've been a harsh critic of Alex Smith the QB, but Alex Smith the man is appreciated and I wish him the best in DC.
— Josh Webb (@shwebb29) February 1, 2018
I donated $11 to his foundation and I'd urge anyone who feels compelled to do the same. Its a small amount per person but impactful if #ChiefsKingdom participates. https://t.co/VnonFdutaI
If you’re curious, Smith’s foundation provides family and emotional support to foster youth who may not otherwise have it.
I just made a donation as well! Let’s keep this going and show Alex how much we appreciate what he has done for our team and the city!
— Katina_Forwerck (@Katina_Forwerck) February 1, 2018
“When I was 18 heading off to college I had the support of family, coaches and a scholarship,” Smith says about the foundation on the official website. “I can’t imagine how we can expect foster teens to be successful when we say to them; you are now 18 and we are cutting you off—so go out and make it on your own.”
Here is a story from BJ Kissel of Chiefs dot com highlighting just how great Smith’s foundation is. If you were looking for a way to thank Smith, maybe this is worth a consideration.
The Alex Smith Foundation | Donate here
Thank you, Alex, for all you did for #ChiefsKingdom. Best of luck in Washington.
— Blake Clarensau (@BlakeClarensau) February 1, 2018
I think this is a brilliant way for @Chiefs fans to be thanking Alex. Well done @ArrowheadPride for sharing the idea. Here is the link If you want to donate & say thanks too:https://t.co/J2VBOcyWhW pic.twitter.com/xiWkN7rY42
It's a great idea as a final salute - donate $11 to the https://t.co/2MGx4p5wRd Very good cause, very good quarterback, very good man. (And thanks to @ArrowheadPride for the heads-up on the idea!) pic.twitter.com/b8JKQpm1i5
— Roger Heaton (@RogerTShrubber) February 1, 2018
I Appreciate Alex Smith providing the Beer, while we was in the Pit of Misery. The guy truly gave all effort and was a monument peice in our franchise turn around. For that #ThanksAlex in best of luck homie pic.twitter.com/TLaCPpbNvO
— Whiskey Rich (@YoWhiskeyWasted) February 1, 2018
I donated $55 to the #AlexSmithFoundation for his 5 years in KC. A true professional and class act. #69percent #nice @ArrowheadPride pic.twitter.com/Eolm3wMI23
— Charles German (@ChazG212) February 1, 2018
I just donated $11 to the foundation. Thank you Alex for stabilizing the franchise and bringing respectability back to the team.
— Andrew Ross (@bigdrewross) February 1, 2018
Chiefs fans thanking Alex Smith in a unique way https://t.co/CeA501ANAi via @ArrowheadPride
I just donated $11 to the #AlexSmithFoundation as a way to say thanks for being a Chief but also a great humanitarian in KC. Thanks for the idea @ArrowheadPride
— KC Guy (@KC_Guy) February 1, 2018
Raised....$11 for every year as a Chief. pic.twitter.com/oJIc8hgOSD
— Matthew Osborn (@TheOzy69) February 1, 2018
@ArrowheadPride thanks for a being a great Chief and a class act all the way pic.twitter.com/ENxW5rlcZE
— Matt Callahan (@MCallahanKC) February 1, 2018
Let’s make it two! pic.twitter.com/nJqt04lEYD
— Justin Weyer (@jweyer24) February 1, 2018
— Rick Holz (@Corrado1344) February 1, 2018
@ArrowheadPride @ArrowheadAddict Appreciate the years Alex hope you thrive in Washington pic.twitter.com/TSyhu1KZ6E
— DAndre Pryor (@DrePryor28) February 1, 2018
$111.11 donation to the #AlexSmithFoundation #ThankYouAlex #AlexSmith
— STLChief (@joecox58) February 1, 2018