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Jim Kelly Appeals for Prayers as Newborn Grandson Faces Medical Emergency

Supporters are urged to honor the family’s privacy pending further updates on the baby’s condition.

Overview

  • The Buffalo Bills released a statement on July 10 confirming Kelly’s grandson is undergoing treatment for unexpected medical issues.
  • On July 14, Kelly reposted the team’s release on Instagram and asked fans to pray for his daughter Erin, her husband Parker, and their newborn son.
  • Former teammates Thurman Thomas and Harrison Phillips publicly offered prayers and words of encouragement in response to Kelly’s request.
  • The family has formally asked for continued understanding and privacy as they focus on the newborn’s well-being.
  • Kelly’s plea follows decades of personal trials, including the 2005 loss of his son Hunter to leukodystrophy and his own multi-year cancer battles.