Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward will help fight cancer with his cleats spotlighting the V Foundation.
“As the people running the foundation want to make Jimmy V proud, I want the same on behalf of my dad who also suffered from cancer,” Heyward said in a statement. “It is a true honor to wear these cleats in honor of the V Foundation and my dad.”
On one of Heyward’s cleats is a tribute to his father, Craig Heyward, who died in 2006, and on the other is one to Jim Valvano, who died in 1993 and whose battle with cancer inspired the V Foundation. The foundation was co-founded by ESPN.
Here’s a look at some of the other specialized cleats the players will wear and the causes for which they’re campaigning.
“Dyslexia had a positive effect on my life. It gave me the push to go above and beyond all my life, As a #1 overall recruit, 1st round NFL draft pick, Business owner and soon college graduate. I am Dyslexic, if you’re #Dyslexic, sky’s the limit for us equally.”#MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/evvZHskHCt
— Rashan Gary ® (@RashanAGary) December 1, 2020
Check out @Bigsmoot_94 #MyCauseMyCleats designed by @Jamsjax students! pic.twitter.com/PGxtaSTWs3
— AmberB (@AmberB36186383) December 2, 2020
.@HNYNUT_BERRIOS will remember his Uncle William when he puts on his cleats this week as he represents @theABTA ?#MyCauseMyCleats | @SAP pic.twitter.com/iMP5khV1j4
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 2, 2020
#MyCauseMyCleats Spread Love ? pic.twitter.com/cRvCOajGk9
— Kendrick4️⃣8️⃣ (@kennyw97) December 2, 2020
Bubbs will always be with me ??#MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/bTo8QgBYKw
— Justin Strnad (@jsgarbs) December 2, 2020
The second-best athlete in the family by his own admission, @alexsingleton49 plays with a smile for his sister Ashley and @SpecialOlympics.#MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/yWrr1HY2YB
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 2, 2020
For Aaliyah. ?@jerryjeudy x #MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/aZeqsuUyQc
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 2, 2020
Proud to support Team One Four Fund for Osteosarcoma cancer research. It’s an honor to represent an elite man, friend, and teammate who has beaten this cancer 5 times. He truly is a beacon of light and hope for every person battling cancer #wtd #MyCauseMyCleats #NFL pic.twitter.com/885GpNglwD
— Blake Cashman ♛ (@blockayyy) December 2, 2020
Christmas came early!!! We are SO proud to represent @SpecialOlympics ?? pic.twitter.com/P5nff9dGqZ
— RisnerUP Foundation (@RisnerupF) December 2, 2020
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