HOUSTON — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has added motivation entering Super Bowl LI. He wants to win for his ill mother, Gaylnn.

On his weekly radio interview on Westwood One, Brady was asked if he’d like to win for his mother, and he said, “Yes, I would.”

Galynn Brady has been dealing with an undisclosed illness for the duration of the 2016 season, and Super Bowl LI is the first game she has attended this season. Brady’s father, Tom Sr., attended only one game this season, which was atypical.

Brady has a large family-and-friends contingent supporting him in Houston. Among them are his wife, Gisele Bundchen, and his sisters. Bundchen posted a photo of “Brady’s Ladies” on Instagram before the game, with Brady’s mom part of the group.

We are ready! Let’s go @tombrady !! Let’s go Pats!!! ✨