On Sunday, when the New England Patriots play the Buffalo Bills, not all eyes will be on the football: As part of the My Cause, My Cleats initiative, 14 members of the Patriots – including head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady – will wear customized cleats to show support for a charitable organization of their choice (a 15th, linebacker Dont'a Hightower, also received a new pair of cleats).
Yesterday, the players unpacked their new footwear and the results were posted on the team's Instagram stories feed and also released as photographs and as a video:
Customized for a cause, showcased on Sunday's stage.#Patriots players unbox #MyCauseMyCleats w/ help from some friends on #GivingTuesday: pic.twitter.com/bqStOqcdZK
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 28, 2017
The following is a list of foundations and charitable causes represented by members of the Patriots organization on Sunday:
David Andrews: Warrior Dog Foundation
Bill Belichick: Bill Belichick Foundation
Tom Brady: Ellie Fund and Best Buddies
Alan Branch: Food Allergy Research and Education
Rex Burkhead: Team Jack Foundation
Lawrence Guy: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Vegas Strong
Duron Harmon: Autism Speaks
Dont'a Hightower: American Diabetes Association
Brian Hoyer: MSPCA
Devin McCourty: Embrace Kids Foundation and Tackle Sickle Cell
Nate Solder: The Jimmy Fund and Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Kyle Van Noy: Van Noy Valor Foundation
James White: Best Buddies
Click on the links next to the names to find out more about the causes supported – and maybe contribute yourself.