Shedeur Sanders Donates $2 Million to Young Boy Who Used His Last Birthday Money to Help Homeless Woman Selling Candy at Walmart
Chicago, IL – October 15, 2025 — In an extraordinary act of kindness, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has made a generous $2 million donation to 8-year-old Mateo, a young boy from Chicago who used his final $23 in birthday money to help a homeless woman selling candy at a local Walmart. Sanders, who has built a reputation for his philanthropic work off the field, was deeply moved by Mateo’s selflessness and decided to reward his compassionate act with a life-changing contribution.
Mateo, who celebrated his eighth birthday with excitement, was faced with a tough decision when he encountered a woman selling candy outside a Walmart store. The woman, struggling to make ends meet, had been standing on the corner for hours, hoping to sell enough candy to get by. When Mateo noticed the woman, he could tell she was in need, and without hesitation, he approached her and handed over his entire birthday gift of $23.
“I didn’t need the money,” Mateo said. “She looked like she really needed help, so I gave it to her. It made me feel good to help someone, and I knew it was the right thing to do.”
News of Mateo’s kind gesture quickly spread through social media and local news outlets, capturing the hearts of people around the world. Shedeur Sanders, who has been involved in several charitable endeavors throughout his career, was particularly moved by the story. “When I heard about what Mateo did, I couldn’t believe it. For an 8-year-old to give up everything he had to help someone else – that’s the kind of heart we need more of in this world,” Sanders said in a statement.
Inspired by Mateo’s generosity, Sanders reached out to the young boy and his family, offering a donation of $2 million. The money will go into a fund to help Mateo’s education, as well as support local charities that assist the homeless. “Mateo’s selflessness really touched me, and I wanted to do something to help him and make sure he continues to grow up with a heart full of compassion,” Sanders added.
The donation will provide Mateo with access to better educational opportunities, as well as financial support to ensure he can continue helping those in need. Mateo’s mother expressed her gratitude for Sanders’s gesture, saying, “We’re so thankful for Shedeur’s kindness. This will help Mateo achieve his dreams and continue to be the kind-hearted boy that he is.”
For Mateo, the $2 million donation is not just about the financial help—it’s a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others. “I’m really happy that I helped someone, and now Shedeur is helping me,” Mateo said with a smile. “I just want to keep helping people when I can.”
As for Sanders, the donation is another testament to his dedication to making the world a better place. “We all have the power to do good in this world, and Mateo is a great example of that,” Sanders said. “I hope his story inspires others to act with kindness and compassion, just like he did.”
Mateo’s story has inspired countless others to give back and has proven that no act of kindness is ever too small to make a big difference.
Texans’ Secret Weapon Set to Stun Seahawks on Monday Night Showdown!
Following a disastrous start to the 2025 season, the Houston Texans have finally seemed to figure themselves out. Despite their improvements, the Texans are still just 2-3 entering Week 7, emphasizing the importance of their prime-time road matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
The Texans began the year by losing their first three games in what seemed like the start of yet another lost season. However, they have picked up two dominant wins since, beating the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens by an average of 30 points.
Although beating the 1-5 Titans and a Lamar Jackson-less Ravens team does not carry much weight at this point, Houston’s offense has clearly turned a corner. The Texans have said as much, claiming that quarterback C.J. Stroud has now settled in after initially struggling to absorb first-year offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s concepts.
The turnaround is evident in the Texans’ offensive numbers. After averaging just 12.67 points per game over the first three weeks, Houston has posted 35 points per game in their last two outings. They clearly benefited from a pair of soft matchups, but perhaps that was precisely the confidence booster the team needed to get back on track.
Exactly how much the Texans have improved will be evident in Week 7. The Seahawks’ defense will provide substantially more resistance than either the Titans or Ravens did. Mike Macdonald’s team is allowing just 19.5 points per game through the first month and a half, the sixth-fewest in the NFL.
Seattle enters Week 7 on a 4-1 run in its last five games, with the only loss against MVP frontrunner Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also beat Houston in Week 2. Against a tougher matchup, the Texans still have one key advantage that should be the focal point of their game plan.
Texans need to rely on Nico Collins more than usual in Week 7
If the Texans are going to pull off the upset on the road, Nico Collins has to have a big day. Collins has gotten off to a slow start to the year, much like the rest of the offense, but finds himself in a prime position to break through in prime time.
Collins enters Week 7 with 22 catches for 312 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Solid numbers, but they do not put him on pace for his third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign. C.J. Stroud’s slow start has directly impacted him, but Collins should enjoy his best performance of the year against the Seahawks.
Seattle’s defense has vastly improved under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald, but it has been vulnerable through the air in 2025. The Seahawks have been a top-10 rushing defense thus far, but they rank in the bottom 10 in completion percentage allowed and opponent passing yards.
Not only have quarterbacks found success against the Seahawks, but their coverage schemes align with Collins’ strengths. The Michigan alum is elite everywhere, but has particularly been effective against zone defenses. Seattle is currently the third-most zone-dominant defense in the league, per Pro Football Focus.
Considering how well the Seahawks defended the pass in 2024, they are due for positive regression. Injuries have played a part, with Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love banged up in the first month. All three are listed as questionable for Week 7.
Keeping Stroud clean in the pocket will certainly be an issue for the Texans, as it has been all year. The Seahawks enter the game with 20 sacks, tied for second-most in the league.
But all Houston needs is to keep Stroud upright long enough to work Collins deep into the secondary on a few dropbacks. Stroud and Collins are best when they collaborate on deep balls, and Seattle has already allowed 19 receptions of over 20 yards.
Injuries set Nico Collins up for big day
The injuries to Witherspoon and Love affect Collins most as the Texans’ top wideout. Seattle shifted Witherspoon to outside cornerback in 2025, where he has defended opposing No. 1 receivers at a high rate.
Without Witherspoon, Collins would likely line up across from Josh Jobe, who has struggled in 2025. Jobe has already allowed 253 receiving yards through Week 6, per PFF, with just one pass breakup on the year. The 6-foot-4 Collins would also have a significant size advantage over Jobe, who is much less physical than Witherspoon.
Love sitting out would also benefit Collins, seeing as he is the Seahawks’ best coverage safety. His potential absence would likely force rookie Nick Emmanwori into the starting lineup. Emmanwori is an adept run-stopper — he is coming off a nine-tackle performance in Seattle’s Week 6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars — but scouts had concerns about his coverage ability during the pre-draft process.
Love is typically the Seahawks’ go-to safety in bracket coverage, which they could utilize on Collins. Without him, their next-best option is Coby Bryant, who has a subpar 55.9 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025.
As long as the Texans’ offensive line can keep Stroud relatively safe, the Texans’ entire receiving corps is poised for a massive night. It would not be surprising if either Christian Kirk or Xavier Hutchinson stood out, but nobody is in line for a bigger night than Collins.
Even if Witherspoon, Woolen and Love all play, the Seahawks are still a favorable matchup for Collins and the Texans’ passing game in Week 7. But if either player misses another game, especially Witherspoon or Love, the ball will be entirely in Houston’s court.
