It all started after the BuffaloBills' disappointing loss on Sunday. Many fans thought a missed pass interference penalty during the game potentially influenced the outcome. Instead of sulking, they turned their anger into action.
Last Sunday, Buffalo Bills fans were upset at officials for not calling a penalty on a pivotal play during a 33-27 loss tothe Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, they're turning fury into generosity by helping raise $40,000 for a visual impairment charity over the span of five days.
Samantha Burfiend, VIA's marketing and communications manager, told CBS News on Thursday that their initial reaction was "pure shock" after the first donation. Then after the next 20 came in, she said, they knew it would the donation tally would be big. As of Thursday morning, the fans helped raise $40,000, she said.
It all started after the Bills' disappointing loss on Sunday. Many fans thought a missed pass interference penalty during the game potentially influenced the outcome. Instead of sulking, they turned their anger into action.
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