The PrideHeads never surprise me in one direction or the other when it comes to Twitter, but one tweet in particular caught my eye in a really good way Wednesday evening:

I just made a donation to the alex smith foundation in appreciation for the time he played here in KC. Would encourage you do so as well. #AlexSmith #AlexSmithTrade https://t.co/v8cbjRRpPF — David Mertz (@DMertz_GDR) January 31, 2018

This donation to the Alex Smith Foundation is following a recent trend of fan bases lately. When Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens during the final week of the season to send the Bills to the playoffs, Buffalo fans began sending $17 donations to the Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation.

Saints punter Thomas Morstead was one of the first players back on the field for the final extra point during the Vikings’ miracle win despite having torn cartilage in his ribs. Vikings fan donated $200,000 to “What You Give Will Grow,” Morstead’s foundation.

This PrideHeads have started to follow Mertz’s lead, sending $11 to Smith:

I've been a harsh critic of Alex Smith the QB, but Alex Smith the man is appreciated and I wish him the best in DC.



I donated $11 to his foundation and I'd urge anyone who feels compelled to do the same. Its a small amount per person but impactful if #ChiefsKingdom participates. https://t.co/VnonFdutaI — Josh Webb (@shwebb29) February 1, 2018

If you’re curious, Smith’s foundation provides family and emotional support to foster youth who may not otherwise have it.

I just made a donation as well! Let’s keep this going and show Alex how much we appreciate what he has done for our team and the city! — Katina_Forwerck (@Katina_Forwerck) February 1, 2018

“When I was 18 heading off to college I had the support of family, coaches and a scholarship,” Smith says about the foundation on the official website. “I can’t imagine how we can expect foster teens to be successful when we say to them; you are now 18 and we are cutting you off—so go out and make it on your own.”

Here is a story from BJ Kissel of Chiefs dot com highlighting just how great Smith’s foundation is. If you were looking for a way to thank Smith, maybe this is worth a consideration.

The Alex Smith Foundation | Donate here

Thank you, Alex, for all you did for #ChiefsKingdom. Best of luck in Washington.



I think this is a brilliant way for @Chiefs fans to be thanking Alex. Well done @ArrowheadPride for sharing the idea. Here is the link If you want to donate & say thanks too:https://t.co/J2VBOcyWhW pic.twitter.com/xiWkN7rY42 — Blake Clarensau (@BlakeClarensau) February 1, 2018

It's a great idea as a final salute - donate $11 to the https://t.co/2MGx4p5wRd Very good cause, very good quarterback, very good man. (And thanks to @ArrowheadPride for the heads-up on the idea!) pic.twitter.com/b8JKQpm1i5 — Roger Heaton (@RogerTShrubber) February 1, 2018

I Appreciate Alex Smith providing the Beer, while we was in the Pit of Misery. The guy truly gave all effort and was a monument peice in our franchise turn around. For that #ThanksAlex in best of luck homie pic.twitter.com/TLaCPpbNvO — Whiskey Rich (@YoWhiskeyWasted) February 1, 2018

I just donated $11 to the foundation. Thank you Alex for stabilizing the franchise and bringing respectability back to the team.



Chiefs fans thanking Alex Smith in a unique way https://t.co/CeA501ANAi via @ArrowheadPride — Andrew Ross (@bigdrewross) February 1, 2018

I just donated $11 to the #AlexSmithFoundation as a way to say thanks for being a Chief but also a great humanitarian in KC. Thanks for the idea @ArrowheadPride — KC Guy (@KC_Guy) February 1, 2018

Raised....$11 for every year as a Chief. pic.twitter.com/oJIc8hgOSD — Matthew Osborn (@TheOzy69) February 1, 2018

@ArrowheadPride thanks for a being a great Chief and a class act all the way pic.twitter.com/ENxW5rlcZE — Matt Callahan (@MCallahanKC) February 1, 2018