“It helps brighten the kids’ day,” child life specialist Andrea Smith explained. “They’re here because they don’t feel good. They don’t always want to be here, so having something to look forward to helps them get through whatever they’re going through.”
On Tuesday, safety Husain Abdullah, cornerback Phillip Gaines and some of the other defensive backs of the Chiefs took time out of their day to visit with the children, hand out “Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Berry.” posters and sign autographs.
Abdullah, a father himself, explained that visits like this always help to put things in perspective.