The year 2025 hasn’t been a good one for Patrick Mahomes and his family so far. It began with the Kansas City Chiefs heartbreakingly losing the chance to complete a historic three-peat at the Super Bowl this year.
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A couple of days later, Mahomes’ grandfather, Larry “Randy” Martin, passed away at the age of 78. And now, a few months later, the Mahomes family is facing “one of the hardest trials of their lives.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Mahomes’ mother, Randi, took to Instagram with a deeply personal plea. In a story shared to her account, Mama Mahomes asked fans for both prayers and financial support for her cousin’s 8-month-old grandson, Luka, who is currently battling Stage L2 intermediate neuroblastoma.
“Please join me in continuing to pray for my cousin’s grandson,” penned Randi. “Sweet Luka is still fighting… undergoing chemo and fighting hard.”
Randi also included a GoFundMe link, soliciting support from those who felt they could donate and help Luka’s family navigate what she described as one of the hardest trials of their lives.
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— Burner Boy (@MiraRoadKCChief) July 22, 2025
According to the family’s GoFundMe page, Luka was a healthy baby up until he reached eight months old. While on vacation, he aspirated a small amount of pool water. A few days later, his mother, Cassie, who is also a trained ICU nurse, noticed his breathing was unusually fast.
Initially, suspecting pneumonia, she took him to the pediatrician. But what followed was a nightmare no parent is ever prepared for.
On June 3, Luka was airlifted to Dallas Children’s Hospital, where doctors discovered a large tumor pressing against his left lung. It was filled with fluid, causing the lung to fully collapse. That same day, Luka underwent surgery to place a chest tube and immediately began his first round of chemotherapy.
He spent five days in the ICU on high-flow oxygen before being moved to the oncology floor. Meanwhile, Luka’s chest tube remained in place to drain out the fluid from his lungs.
His next round of chemo is scheduled for June 25, with doctors hoping it will significantly reduce the buildup of fluid and inflammation. But as of now, we have no updates about how the latest chemo sessions went.
Throughout the ordeal, Luka’s parents, Cassie and Carlos, have remained by his side 24/7. Cassie has taken leave from her ICU job to avoid exposing Luka, who is now immunocompromised, to any risk.
This decision, while necessary, means the family is currently operating with one income during the most financially and emotionally demanding period of their lives. As of now, the fundraiser page has raised $4,165 of its $5,000 goal from 60 donations. That is now expected to grow, thanks to Mahomes’ mother, Randi’s amplification.
As Randi said on her IG Story: Pray if you can, donate if you’re able. But above all, recognize the weight of what this young family is facing and don’t look away. Here is the link to donate to Luka’s treatments.
