A Message from the Heart Kim Pegula Breaks Silence with Emotional Note to Her Family and Bills Fans
Buffalo, NY –For the first time since suffering a life-altering cardiac arrest in 2022, Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula has shared a deeply emotional and inspiring message to her family and the entire Bills Mafia.
The message, shared through a letter released by the Pegula family’s public relations team, comes as the Bills approach another promising NFL season and fans continue to rally behind the Pegula family amid their personal challenges. Kim’s note was addressed directly to her husband, Terry Pegula, their daughter Jessica Pegula, and the fans who have stood by the family through it all.
“To my rock, Terry, our amazing daughter Jessica, and to the incredible Bills family — your strength, love, and belief in me have kept me going every single day,” Kim wrote. “I may not be able to speak as I used to, but my heart is full of love and gratitude.”
A Family’s Resilience Kim’s Words Reflect a Journey of Courage
The heartfelt letter is the first public communication attributed to Kim since her cardiac arrest in June 2022, which left her with significant cognitive and speech challenges. The Pegula family has been admirably private and protective during Kim’s recovery process, with Jessica Pegula sharing glimpses of her mother’s strength in interviews and written pieces, including one in The Players’ Tribune.
In her message, Kim acknowledged the difficult journey and the role her loved ones have played in it.
“Jessica, watching you rise in tennis while still caring for me fills me with pride every day. You remind me of what it means to be strong and graceful even when life is hard,” Kim wrote. “Terry, I’ve always said you were my partner in everything. But since that day in June, you’ve shown me what love really looks like — unwavering and full of hope.”
Sources close to the family say the letter took weeks to finalize, as Kim continues to regain her writing and communication abilities through intensive therapy. Each word was carefully chosen, reflecting her deep emotional connection to those who have been by her side.
“Forever Part of the Bills Mafia” Kim Pegula’s Love Letter to Buffalo
Kim ended her message with a special note to Bills fans — the passionate, die-hard community known affectionately as Bills Mafia.
“To the Bills fans — you are more than just fans. You are family. You’ve shown me what community truly means. I hear about the signs, the chants, the support you give me and our team, and it lifts my spirit. I may not be in the press box or at every game like I once was, but I am there in heart and soul. Always.”
Since the Pegulas took ownership of the Bills in 2014, Kim has played a pivotal role not just in football operations, but also in advocating for women in sports and promoting a family-first culture throughout the organization.
Fans and NFL insiders alike took to social media to react to Kim’s message, many sharing stories of how the Pegulas have impacted their lives and the Buffalo community. The team also released a short tribute video featuring players, staff, and fans reading excerpts from Kim’s letter, set to soft piano music and ending with the message: “Once part of the Mafia, always part of the Mafia.”
As the 2025 season nears and excitement builds in Buffalo, Kim Pegula’s words serve as a powerful reminder: in the face of life’s toughest challenges, love, family, and community are what truly matter.
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