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Bills grant brain tumor patient Mavrek his birthday wish to meet Josh Allen

Make-A-Wish brings young Bills fan to meet Josh Allen.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 81 min read
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Happy birthday Mavrek 🥳 After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Mavrek had one wish... meet Josh Allen and the Buffal

What happened: The Buffalo Bills posted a birthday message to a young fan named Mavrek, who after being diagnosed with a brain tumor said his one wish was to meet Josh Allen and the team. The wish was fulfilled in partnership with Make-A-Wish Western New York. The Bills shared the moment publicly with a happy-birthday note tagged to the #BillsMafia community.

Why it matters: The visit continues the Bills' active Make-A-Wish partnership in Western New York, the same program that recently fulfilled a kidney transplant recipient's wish to meet Josh Allen and Damar Hamlin. These community moments reinforce the franchise's local standing during a quiet stretch of the offseason.

What to watch: Watch for the Bills to continue offseason community and player-availability events as they build toward the 2026 season.

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