Patrick Mahomes' mom, Randi Mahomes, to be part of two free events during NFL draft week in Green Bay
GREEN BAY - It's not Patrick Mahomes at the NFL draft, but it might be the next best thing.
Randi Mahomes, mother of the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback, will be in Green Bay for two free appearances as part of festivities during the draft April 24-26.
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She is scheduled to appear at noon April 23 at Field Fest at Historic City Stadium. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the stadium at 1500 E. Walnut St. that was home to the Green Bay Packers from 1925 to 1956.
There will be eight stations for visitors to try the 40-yard dash, an obstacle course, standing broad jump and other activities. Randi Mahomes will host the QB Challenge where parents and kids can team up, go head-to-head and compete for prizes.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with his mother Randi Mahomes during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in 2024. Randi will be in Green Bay for two free events during NFL draft week.
'I still remember when Patrick was a kid — always outside throwing a ball, challenging anyone who'd play. Back then, it wasn't about trophies or rankings — it was just about having fun, competing and spending time as a family. Those moments meant everything to me,' she said in a news release.
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Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at give.greenbayymca.org/event/field-fest-at-historic-city-stadium/e659413. People interested in volunteering at Field Fest, which is part of the city's Touchdown Downtown series of programming for the draft, can sign up at downtowngreenbay.com/touchdowndowntown/volunteer.
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She'll offer 'Real Talk for Sports Parents' at YMCA
Mahomes, a mother of three, will also give a talk titled 'Raising Athletes: Real Talk for Sports Parents with Randi Mahomes' from 5 to 6 p.m. April 24 at the Ferguson Family YMCA, 235 N. Jefferson St. She'll be joined by YMCA interim CEO Jamie Hanner as she she shares what she has learned about raising kids in competitive sports, including behind-the-scenes stories from Patrick Mahomes' journey that didn't make the headlines but helped shape who he is today.
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'When Patrick was growing up, there were so many moments I wish I had a playbook for — times when I had no idea what the right decision was or how to best support him. Looking back, I've learned so much, and now I get to share those lessons with other parents walking that same path,' she said in the release.
Her talk is free but registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/3jdtfu5s. Limited spots are available. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
In addition to her talk, Randi Mahomes will also unveil a new national project designed to empower and support parents of young athletes.
Her guest appearances are a joint partnership of the city of Green Bay and the Greater Green Bay YMCA.
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Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on X @KendraMeinert.
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