This Sunday, over 30 Browns players and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski (Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio) will join the NFL community and celebrate the league’s annual My Cause My Cleats campaign by sharing their powerful stories and inspiration through custom cleat designs with signature meanings. A myriad of colors and personalized artwork supporting dozens of charitable groups will be showcased pregame and throughout the team’s matchup on the road against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
In its eighth year, the player-led campaign is a connection between the NFL and players allowing them to link with artists and don their creations to represent their respective philanthropic organizations, passions, and movements in stadiums across the league. The organization worked closely with local-Cleveland-based artist Jonathan Hrusovsky, owner of Hrusovsky’s Custom Kicks and Soles by Sir of Miami, Fla., for this year’s styles. Browns players will raise awareness towards education/academic enrichment, social justice, youth sports engagement, healthcare accessibility, military appreciation, youth empowerment, and more.
Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. will support the club’s Stay in the Game! Attendance Networkan initiative he holds the role of ambassador for. The program focuses on increasing attendance across Northeast Ohio. During a heartwarming Browns Give Back visit, students with improved attendance from Garfield Heights City Schools poured their creativity into designing cleats for him and Linebacker Charlie Thomas III. In a tribute to these young artists, both players will proudly wear custom cleats crafted by Hrusovsky, celebrating the kids’ artistic spirit and connection to the game. Four players will highlight their respective organizations, including Kicker Dustin Hopkins (The Well Foundation); Safety Rodney McLeod (_Change Our Future_); Cornerback Denzel Ward (_Make Them Know Your Name—MTKYN_); and Quarterback Deshaun Watson (Cleveland MUNY Football League).
*Denotes player on injured reserve
Aligned with the mission of My Cause My Cleatsand in support of all Cleveland Browns participants, the Browns will donate $25,000 to United Way of Greater Cleveland. A long-standing community partner of the Browns, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s mission is to mobilize and empower local residents to help break the cycle of poverty.
Over 1,000 players and coaches have engaged in the initiative, making this year noteworthy as players plan to spotlight causes close to their hearts. Players can choose to raise funds for their causes by auctioning their cleats off at NFL Auction, where the proceeds will be donated to their respective charities.
Tight end David Njoku will pay tribute to the American Burn Associationa non-profit that hits home following his fire pit accident in October. Njoku has made a generous donation to the non-profit and introduced a merchandise line to bring awareness to the cause.
“I’ve experienced firsthand how life can change in an instant due to a burn injury. I aim to leverage my platform to raise awareness about this all-too-common issue,” said Njoku. “The doctors at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have played a crucial role in my recovery, and I’m eternally thankful for their expertise and care. Collaborating with the American Burn Association, my goal is to offer resources and support to fellow burn survivors and their families.”
2023-11-27 19:15:34
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