ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills legends returned to Orchard Park to raise money for important causes through music and community connection.
Doug Flutie, former Bills quarterback, joined fellow alumni Jeff Nixon, Lou Piccone and Butch Rolle at Wings Meeting Place Friday for the inaugural "Summer Music Fest," as the "Bills Alumni Blues Band."
"Being part of the Bills alumni, it's great to be back," Flutie said. "Number one thing is raising money. Number two is having a little fun. I'll be playing drums with a group of Buffalo alumni, getting together, having fun and raising money for a good cause."
For Flutie, this event is personal. His son, Doug Jr., was diagnosed with a rare form of autism at age three, which inspired his ongoing work.
The event benefited charities including the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism, the American Lung Association and the Alzheimer's Association, organizations that address challenges impacting many Western New York families.
Jeff Nixon, former Bills defensive back, expressed gratitude for the community's ongoing support.
"I'm so thankful that the people of Buffalo and the surrounding community have come out to support this," Nixon said. "We're going to raise a lot of money for charities that we're working on behalf of."
Butch Rolle, former Bills tight end, brought his musical talents.
"I play guitar and I sing, so we're going to be doing our five-song set list with a lot of these great artists," Rolle said. "They have the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. It should be a fun time. I'm excited. I was looking forward to this day. I'm happy to be here and be able to be part of this event."
