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Randi Mahomes opens up on raising Patrick Mahomes alone, facing loss, and her family's latest battle with cancer
Randi Mahomes opens up on raising Patrick Mahomes alone, facing loss, and her family's latest battle with cancer (Image via Getty)
Being a sports parent takes heart, hustle, and heavy sacrifices. For Randi Mahomes, the journey of raising NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes as a single mom wasn't just about driving to practices, it was about building dreams through exhaustion and faith.
Now, after enduring heartbreaking personal losses, Randi faces yet another emotional chapter as a young family member battles cancer.
The commitment behind a champion: Randi's journey as a sports mom
Being a parent is hard. But being the parent of a child in sports is a different level of commitment altogether. Early morning practices, exhausting travel schedules, and financial strain become part of everyday life. Randi Mahomes knows that struggle better than most. As a single mom, she poured her time, energy, and limited resources into Patrick's dream—even when it meant sleeping in her car between games.
From the very beginning, Randi knew Patrick was gifted. 'From the beginning, I saw Patrick played better than kids three years older than he was,' she once recalled. Even when he wanted to quit football, it was Randi who encouraged him to stay the course, decisions that would shape the trajectory of one of the NFL's most electrifying quarterbacks.
On Tirralan Watkins' podcast Mometize Your Passion, Randi shared heartfelt advice for other sports moms and dads.
Her message was simple but powerful: support your kids, guide them, and let them enjoy the process. Push them a bit to see where they're best at, she advised, but also know when to let go.
She emphasized that not every child will make it to the big leagues and that's okay. 'Let them have fun still and enjoy it,' Randi urged, reflecting on how much she misses the hectic schedules that once filled her life with joy.
Despite the challenges, Randi cherishes every memory.
From weekend tournaments to sleepless nights, she looks back on those times with gratitude. 'There were times that I slept in my car between games, but I would do it all over again,' she said. Her story is a tribute to every parent who gives their all, no matter the cost.
Another heartbreaking battle: Baby Luka's fight against Cancer
While Randi has been revisiting the past, she's also quietly enduring new pain. In February, she lost her father shortly after Patrick's team fell in the Super Bowl.
But just months later, another tragedy emerged—her cousin's 8-month-old grandson, Luka, was diagnosed with Stage L2 intermediate neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer.
Luka had been a healthy baby until a vacation incident changed everything. After aspirating pool water, he began showing signs of distress. His mother, Cassie, an ICU nurse, trusted her instincts and rushed him for help. Luka was life-flighted to Dallas Children's Hospital, where doctors discovered a large tumor near his lung.
Prayers, support, and a GoFundMe campaign
Randi Mahomes is facing new heartbreak. After losing her father in February, her cousin's 8-month-old grandson, Luka, was diagnosed with Stage L2 intermediate neuroblastoma. Once a healthy baby, Luka was rushed to Dallas Children's Hospital, where doctors found a tumor near his lung.
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Randi shared Luka's story on Instagram, asking for prayers and linking a GoFundMe to support his treatment.
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