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My Cause My Cleats

As part of the NFL's annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, more than 35 Browns players and coaches will share powerful stories and inspiration through custom cleat and shoe designs with signature meanings during pregame and/or throughout the team's matchup against the Denver Broncos on Monday, December 2, inside Empower Field at Mile High.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign, launched in 2016, is a connection between the NFL and players allowing them to create their art and represent their respective philanthropic organizations, passions, and movements through unique designs in stadiums across the league.

Player Cleats

Juan Thornhill - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Juan Thornhill - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. They work to achieve this by funding scientific research, educating the public on mental health and suicide prevention, advocating for policies that help prevent suicide, and providing support to individuals and communities impacted by suicide. Their goal is to create a culture that's smart about mental health through research, education, and advocacy.

Jerry Jeudy - Trisomy 18 Foundation

Jerry Jeudy - Trisomy 18 Foundation

The Trisomy 18 Foundation's mission is to support families affected by Trisomy 18, raise awareness, and fund research into the causes, treatments, and potential cures for the condition. They aim to provide resources, compassion, and community for families navigating a Trisomy 18 diagnosis, advocate for advances in medical research, and promote a better understanding of Trisomy 18 among healthcare providers and the public.

Jameis Winston - Jameis Winston Dream Forever Foundation

Jameis Winston - Jameis Winston Dream Forever Foundation

The purpose of Jameis Winston's Dream Forever Foundation is to impact the lives of financially disadvantaged children and youth through encouragement, opportunities, and resources to develop and achieve their dreams. The Foundation's signature community outreach program, Jameis' Dream Room, is a state-of-the-art technology center in Title 1 schools.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - NKWA Foundation

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - NKWA Foundation

To support community participation and the use of community resource mobilization to empower community members to act as change / development agents of their communities to initiate solutions to the development of sustainable and climate resilient communities in Ghana and beyond.

Dustin Hopkins - The Well Foundation

Dustin Hopkins - The Well Foundation

The Wells Foundation exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving individuals with Special Needs and their Families. We aim to remove financial barriers in order to create access to therapies and support for families affacted by Autism and other Special Needs. Additionally, we partner with a multitude of like-minded organizations to serve vulnerable women and children, as well as youth and collegiate ministries.

Rodney McLeod Jr. - Change Our Future

Rodney McLeod Jr. - Change Our Future

Change our future is a youth development organization that seeks to remove barriers and labels placed on underserved communities by empowering people through education, advocacy and awareness. Our programs are structured to engage and challenge our students to become agents of change and leaders of tomorrow through innovative experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. We bring cultural awareness and diverse experiences to ensure equitable representation is at the forefront for our students in the areas of leadership, mentorship, literacy, healthy lifestyles and community enrichment.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson - NEGU

Dorian Thompson-Robinson - NEGU

Help every kid fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up! We fulfill our mission by CONNECTING with families, bringing AWARENESS to their stories, offering them a network of helpful RESOURCES and sending the entire family continual doses of ENCOURAGEMENT throughout their journey.

Cedric Tillman - Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (RAKE)

Cedric Tillman - Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (RAKE)

R.A.K.E.'s mission is simple: to support the community in a positive way. We want to enrich lives, encourage kindness, and promote the act of "paying it forward." Every act of kindness, whether helping provide necessities to someone in need or promoting cultural growth among children can help make a difference.

Pierre Strong Jr. - Arkansas Autism Foundation

Pierre Strong Jr. - Arkansas Autism Foundation

AAF helps individuals and families with autism across their lifespan and provides autism-friendly events and relevant workshops and training opportunities. We raise awareness about autism and provide important resources and support to families, and are committed to funding yearly grants for innovative or already existing programs that improve the lives of those affected by autism.

Denzel Ward - Make Them Know Your Name

Denzel Ward - Make Them Know Your Name

The mission for the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation (MTKYN) is to help prevent heart related fatalities in communities across the nation. We are going to accomplish this by providing the resources necessary to educate people in the various aspects of Heart Health.

Nyheim Hines - Muscular Dystrophy Association

Nyheim Hines - Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.

Martin Emerson Jr. - Everytown

Martin Emerson Jr. - Everytown

To end gun violence and build safer communities by advocating for common-sense gun safety measures, educating the public, supporting survivors, and driving grassroots movements for policy changes at local, state, and national levels. Their work includes efforts to implement background checks, promote responsible gun ownership, support victims, and reduce gun violence through legislation and community-based initiatives.

Cameron Mitchell - American Cancer Society Ohio

Cameron Mitchell - American Cancer Society Ohio

The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Mike Ford Jr. - Student Athletes Leading Tomorrow (Salt)

Mike Ford Jr. - Student Athletes Leading Tomorrow (Salt)

SALT utilizes athletics and physical activity to connect with young people in underserved, marginalized communities in an effort to encourage growth in the following areas, which constitute the 3 pillars of SALT's programming: Athletics / Physical Fitness, Personal / Academic Development, Health / Wellness.

Jerome Ford - Everytown

Jerome Ford - Everytown

To end gun violence and build safer communities by advocating for common-sense gun safety measures, educating the public, supporting survivors, and driving grassroots movements for policy changes at local, state, and national levels. Their work includes efforts to implement background checks, promote responsible gun ownership, support victims, and reduce gun violence through legislation and community-based initiatives.

D'Anthony Bell - Mental Health America of Georgia

D'Anthony Bell - Mental Health America of Georgia

To enhance Georgians through education, outreach and advocacy.

Khaleke Hudson - The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation

Khaleke Hudson - The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation

The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation was established in memory of Karli Short, who tragically lost her life to gun violence. The foundation aims to support students affected by gun violence by providing financial scholarships, particularly focusing on those attending Penn State Greater Allegheny. In addition to financial aid, the foundation plans to offer mentorship and educational opportunities to help these students achieve their full potential.

Mohamoud Diabate - Mali Rising Foundation

Mohamoud Diabate - Mali Rising Foundation

Our mission is to empower the children of Mali, West Africa by expanding and improving educational opportunities for them within their own villages. We see this education empowering children to go on to futures that improve their own lives, but also the fate of their villages and of Mali as a whole.

Charley Hughlett - Project NICU

Charley Hughlett - Project NICU

Project NICU is dedicated to supporting families with children in the neonatal intensive care unit and the medical professionals who care for them.

Rex Sunahara - Tunnel to Towers

Rex Sunahara - Tunnel to Towers

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.

Ogbo Okoronkwo - Easterseals

Ogbo Okoronkwo - Easterseals

Easterseals provides exceptional services for people with disabilities or special needs and their families to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We conduct business honestly and ethically and with a commitment to moral integrity. We are dependable, responsible, and hold ourselves accountable.

Jordan Hicks - True Strength Ability Awareness

Jordan Hicks - True Strength Ability Awareness

Our mission is to provide financial resources that elevate these extraordinary individuals, giving them the tools they need to reach their full potential. We believe in guiding young people to discover their unique strengths.

Winston Reid - American Cancer Society Ohio

Winston Reid - American Cancer Society Ohio

The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Michael Dunn - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

Michael Dunn - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality.

Zak Zinter - ChadTough Dream Forever Foundation

Zak Zinter - ChadTough Dream Forever Foundation

In the fight for a DIPG/DMG cure, we help patients and families by funding game-changing research and providing navigation throughout their journey.

Jedrick Wills Jr. - Urban League of Greater Cleveland

Jedrick Wills Jr. - Urban League of Greater Cleveland

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is a community-based organization focused on eliminating the racial, economic, and societal barriers that prevent Black Americans and other underrepresented/underserved communities of color from achieving their full potential. Ultimately, our imperative is to ensure that EVERY member of our community has equitable civil rights, access to education, workforce development, and economic empowerment.

Joel Bitonio - A Kid Again

Joel Bitonio - A Kid Again

We foster hope, happiness, and healing for kids with a life-threatening condition and their families.

Dawand Jones - Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Dawand Jones - Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Michael Woods II - Blk Fathers Foundation

Michael Woods II - Blk Fathers Foundation

Blk Fathers was created to serve as a positive outlet and parental resource for black men of all ages to inspire, empower, and nurture men of color who share the responsibility of fatherhood. We are an organization and community of fathers created to change and dispel the misconceptions, myths, and negative stereotypes of black fatherhood around the globe.

David Njoku - American Burn Association

David Njoku - American Burn Association

To improve the lives of everyone affected by burn injury. They achieve this through promoting burn-related research, education, care, rehabilitation, and prevention efforts. Their focus encompasses advancing care standards and supporting the burn care community to improve outcomes for burn patients.

Maurice Hurst II - Stay in the Game!

Maurice Hurst II - Stay in the Game!

The mission of the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network is to prioritize attendance by connecting its users to resources aimed at tackling chronic absenteeism. The Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and Proving Ground are deeply committed to this mission.

Shelby Harris - FireIce Frogs Corporation

Shelby Harris - FireIce Frogs Corporation

Committed to empowering veterans in finding and nurturing their purpose post-service, we focus on enabling them to discover and pursue passions and goals, fostering a sense of fulfillment and direction.

Myles Garrett - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Myles Garrett - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people living with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Our mission is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.

Greg Newsome II - DNA Level C Boxing Club

Greg Newsome II - DNA Level C Boxing Club

Unlocking potential by strengthening youth in at-risk communities through boxing-fitness, vocational and out-of-school time programs.

Bailey Zappe - Boys and Girls Club of Victoria

Bailey Zappe - Boys and Girls Club of Victoria

The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Victoria is to enable all young people especially those that need us the most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Coach Cleats

Kevin Stefanski – Keeper's Foundation

Kevin Stefanski – Keeper's Foundation

In a world where opportunities are not equally distributed, The Keepers Foundation is a source of hope for young people in our communities. The Keepers Foundation seeks to raise vital funds to support young individuals in Northeast Ohio by fostering a sense of shared responsibility.

Jordan Thomas - Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Jordan Thomas - Alzheimer's Foundation of America

The mission of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

Andy Dickerson - American Red Cross

Andy Dickerson - American Red Cross

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Ken Dorsey - International Dyslexia Association

Ken Dorsey - International Dyslexia Association

To create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.

Fundraising with Cleats

As part of the My Cause My Cleats initiative, players have the option to place their customized cleats on the NFL Auction platform. 100% of all dollars raised from the auction are awarded by the NFL Foundation to charities identified by the specific play associated with the cleats.

Designers

Jonathan Hrusovsky

Jonathan Hrusovsky is the artist behind "Hrusovsky's Custom Kicks," a Cleveland-based venture specializing in hand-painted, one-of-a-kind designs on footwear, athletic shoes, cleats, and other sporting equipment. His portfolio includes collaborations with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, MLB All-Star Weekend and Cleveland Guardians. This season, he is customizing cleats for Denzel Ward, Andy Dickerson, Ken Dorsey, Martin Emerson Jr., Jerry Jeudy, Mike Ford Jr., Jerome Ford, Jordan Thomas, Cameron Mitchell, Mo Hurst II, Cedric Tillman and Bailey Zappe.

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Marcus Rivero

Marcus Rivero, the artist behind "Soles by Sir," is based in Miami, FL, and is renowned for his work in customizing athletic footwear. Each season, he paints cleats for over 450 players as part of the My Cause My Cleats initiative, collaborating with major leagues like the NFL, MLB, and NBA. This season, Rivero is customizing cleats and shoes for 24 Cleveland Browns players and coaches.

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