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Brandon Beane on #PMSLIVE with Pat McAfee, accepting a challenge that scored a $50,000 donation for the SPCA!

Beane’s 10-Yard Toss Heard ‘Round Buffalo

April 16, 2026
Gina Lattuca, SPCA Chief Communications Officer

Some guys hit the gym. Some guys watch film. And in his own words, Brandon Beane casually throws a football twice a week… just in case someone like Pat McAfee decides to put $100,000 on the line.

Earlier this year on The Pat McAfee Show, sports media personality, podcast host, WWE commentator, and former NFL All-Pro punter McAfee laid down the kind of challenge that sounds easy until you’re holding the ball: hit a small hole from about 10 yards out. Three tries. No pressure—just six figures and bragging rights.

Another unnamed NFL GM (well, we won’t name him here) had stepped up before. He walked away with nothing but a “nice try” and maybe a bruised ego.

But this particular day, it was Beane’s turn.

Brandon Beane on #PMSLIVE with Pat McAfee, accepting a challenge that scored a $50,000 donation for the SPCA!
Brandon Beane with Pat McAfee, accepting a challenge that scored a $50,000 touchdown for the SPCA!

First throw? A little warm-up. Gotta’ read the defense.

Second throw? An absolute dime. Right through the hole. No replay needed.

Touchdown.

Cue the crowd going wild (in our heads, at least), and just like that, McAfee was on the hook. The winnings? Split between two charities—including our incredible SPCA Serving Erie County.

That’s right—this wasn’t just a trick shot. It was a game-changer for animals in need.

Watch Beane score a $50,000 touchdown for the SPCA here >>

And if you know Beane, you know this wasn’t luck. This is the same man behind Bills Muttfia, a program he and his wife Hayley created seven seasons ago, where every Buffalo Bills home game touchdown means a $100 donation to help save an animal’s life.

As Beane put it, â€œMy wife, Hayley, keeps me updated on all of the awesome work [the SPCA Serving Erie County does] to help animals each and every day. Hayley and I have just always had a heart for rescue animals.”

Read more about all the Beanes do for SPCA animals through BILLS MUTTFIA >>

So it turns out that 10-yard toss wasn’t just a flex—it was a clutch, game-winning play for animals across Erie County.

And honestly? We’ll take Brandon and Hayley on our team any day.

See Beane’s $50,000 TD for the SPCA here >>
Beane threads the needle 34 minutes in:

Find more on Bills Muttfia here >>

Our favorite, Terry Buchwald, is back with the WNY Elvis Appreciation Society to help the animals at the SPCA!  All the details are in the flier below! But just for fun…how many references to Elvis songs can you find in this write-up? (HINT: There are 20 songs referenced! Answers in red below the flier!)

Memories of pre-COVID days got you down and you don’t even want to get out of bed? Well, set that teddy bear aside, grab your good luck charm, and don’t worry too much about being lonesome tonight…or at least not on April 23!

We’re all shook up to announce that ELVIS FOREVER is back to benefit the hound dogs and other animals at the SPCA Serving Erie County! And we can’t help falling in love with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member Terry Buchwald…we know you’ll love him tender too!…as he gives us a little less conversation and a whole lot more of the music we ALL have a burning love for!

Put on your blue suede shoes and join the WNY Elvis Appreciation Society and the SPCA Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 33 Legion Parkway, way down in Lancaster!

See the flier here for all the details! And tickets are going fast, so it’s now or never! We don’t want to be cruel, but when they’re gone, they’re gone! Just call Trish at 716-481-0958…she’s the one taking care of business, and she’ll tell you where to mail your check; then the tickets will be returned to sender.

Let’s bossa nova together, and sing along too!  There’ll be a whole lotta’ shaking going on…you won’t want to miss it! See you next month!

–Gina Lattuca, SPCA Chief Communications Officer

 

ANSWERS IN RED!

Memories of pre-COVID days got you down and you don’t even want to get out of bed? Well, set that teddy bear aside, grab your good luck charm, and don’t worry too much about being lonesome tonight…or at least not on April 23!

We’re all shook up to announce that ELVIS FOREVER is back to benefit the hound dogs and other animals at the SPCA Serving Erie County! And we can’t help falling in love with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member Terry Buchwald…we know you’ll love him tender too!…as he gives us a little less conversation and a whole lot more of the music we ALL have a burning love for!

Put on your blue suede shoes and join the WNY Elvis Appreciation Society and the SPCA Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 33 Legion Parkway, way down in Lancaster!

See the flier here for all the details! And tickets are going fast, so it’s now or never! We don’t want to be cruel, but when they’re gone, they’re gone! Just call Trish at 716-481-0958…she’s the one taking care of business, and she’ll tell you where to mail your check; then the tickets will be returned to sender.

Let’s bossa nova together, and sing along too!  There’ll be a whole lotta’ shaking going on…you won’t want to miss it! See you next  month!

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