After a young fan fell headfirst from the stands during Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium, Tershawn Wharton, the defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, made a touching gesture. The upper-deck child fell to the lower level, causing frenzied concern in the crowd and among the medical staff.
Tershawn noticed the fall from the field while warming up for his game and promptly alerted the team’s medical staff to ensure the child’s safety. Reports said that paramedics arrived and attended to the child without any serious injuries; they took him to a local hospital.
Knowing the child should fully recover, Wharton being an active citizen and man of the people, was able to make a special announcement. He invited this young fan along with the rest of the family to his next home game where he treated them to free tickets plus getting to meet the entire Chiefs team. Wharton went ahead and made a public statement on social media, stating, “So glad to hear the young fan is doing well.”. We’d love to have them at our next home game, and I’m looking forward to meeting them personally!
Wharton’s invitation received full praise from fans and his fellow players, who have widely noted his kindness and leadership off the field. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also expressed his support to the gesture, noting community and care as key for such a tight-knit organization.
The organization of the Chiefs echoed the words of Wharton and expressed their full support for the family. They were assured that they would be taken care of in every possible way when they came to visit the stadium. The team also appreciated the help of the stadium staff and the first responders who promptly and efficiently handled the situation.
The beauty of the story between Wharton’s offer and the Chiefs’ home game bears in mind that the real spirit of sportsmanship blooms in moments of compassion, even greater than the triumphs of the field.
