3S.“He Called Me His Hero” — Patrick Mahomes’ Emotional Visit to 6-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Leaves Arrowhead in Tears
“He Called Me His Hero” — Patrick Mahomes’ Emotional Visit to 6-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Leaves Arrowhead in Tears
When Patrick Mahomes walked into Children’s Mercy Hospital, he thought he was just meeting a young fan. But what he found was something much deeper — a miracle in motion.
Six-year-old Kolten Reed has already beaten death three times. His battle with leukemia nearly stole everything from him — his strength, his movement, even his breath. Machines once kept him alive, and doctors whispered he might never walk again.
But Kolten had other plans. With a crooked smile and a heart full of fire, he’s learning to crawl again — one brave inch at a time. His dream? To throw a football with Patrick Mahomes.
When the two finally met, Mahomes knelt beside Kolten’s wheelchair, handed him a Chiefs cap, and whispered, “You’re the real MVP, buddy.” Witnesses say Patrick’s eyes filled with tears as Kolten replied softly: “No, you’re my hero.”
That moment — captured by a nurse on her phone — has since spread across social media like wildfire. Fans everywhere are calling it “the most human thing the NFL has seen in years.”
Before leaving, Mahomes made a promise: the Chiefs would dedicate next week’s game to Kolten — and they did. Players wore bracelets reading #KoltenStrong, and after the final whistle, Patrick pointed to the sky and said, “This one’s for my teammate.”
It wasn’t just football anymore. It was family. 
