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Jeremy WillisESPN.com
ESPN and the V Foundation are committed to fighting cancer. Week V 2021 is from November 30 to December 30. 12. If you can, support cancer research by visiting V.org/donate.
The NFL’s annual #MyCauseMyCleats weekend has arrived. It’s a weekend of the season where players can wear shoes that aren’t team-specific and in line with NFL rules.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson, a three-time All-Pro player, will support the V Foundation in Sunday’s game against Houston Texas.
Nelson, whose aunt and uncle died of cancer, says he was inspired and motivated by the iconic Jim Valvano “Don’t give up… Never give up” speech by ESPYS. Valvano gave a speech in 1993 while battling cancer. That keynote launched the V Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with ESPN.
“Jimmy V’s ‘Don’t Give Up’ speech had a huge impact on my life…”, Nelson told ESPN’s Mike Wells. “Several times a year, my best friends and I get together and have ‘Jimmy V night’ where we drink some beers, cigars, scotch and music until 3 a.m., and we try to try to laugh, think, and cry as Jim said in his speech.”
As an ambassador for the V Foundation and through his own “Stop Cancer” initiative for the V Foundation, Nelson has raised more than $79,000 to find a cure for cancer.
Here are some other cleats the players will be wearing this weekend:
This year @DangeRussWilson #MyCauseMyCleats introduces kids from Why Not You Academy. 💙 @WhyNotYouFdn
» https://t.co/2xDNZW21C7 pic.twitter.com/6sQ9s3WgAN
– Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 2, 2021
.@PatrickMahomes will be retooling his own platform on the field this week: @ 15andMahomies! 📚 pic.twitter.com/8SmPTx4MOq
– Chief of Kansas City (@Chiefs) November 30, 2021
There is hope for a better tomorrow
#MyCauseMyCleats | #DALvsNO pic.twitter.com/OG73Jl8FcC
– Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 2, 2021
FOR AK CLIFF#MyCauseMyCleats @ 4oakcliff @EzekielElliott pic.twitter.com/IdQDV9NUVs
– Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 2, 2021
Here’s a closer look at @johnnystantoniv lock for #MCMC This year. After the Browns’ week 14 game against Raven, they will be auctioned, all in favor of @AthleteAlly
It is an honor to be a part of this project. Thanks again for contacting! ♥ ️ pic.twitter.com/e1y7CMerVh
– Sq_Customs (@sq_customs) December 2, 2021
Through #MyCauseMyCleats, @Patriots DB @CodyDavis currently supporting AxALS & @stevens_nation to help raise awareness and fund ALS treatment.
Here’s the story of why this cause means so much to Davis, in his own words. (THREAD, 1/5) pic.twitter.com/J0Ja2XjZyL
– NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2021
Pleased to support @SpecialOlympics because the #MyCauseMyCleats 💪 pic.twitter.com/03d5QZzfFb
– Mike White (@MikeWhiteQB) December 1, 2021
For Week 13, NFL Players Are Wearing Custom Undershirts To Honor The Causes They’ve Chosen To Support #MyCauseMyCleats
SF 49ers River Craft has chosen Hilinski’s Hope as its target.
River was the WSU player who caught Ty’s TD 1 pass – they were way ahead of his teammates… pic.twitter.com/vwrbskbENj
– Hilinski’s Hope (@HilinskisHope) December 2, 2021
Representing a career close to home, @ ZEUS__57The custom jackets are designed to pay homage to those who have suffered and lost their battle with diabetes. pic.twitter.com/DIx8E9WeAl
– Chief of Kansas City (@Chiefs) November 30, 2021
Sacrifice & Service is what these symbols represent. It is a privilege to honor @the_USO and the Jason family. Thanks to @USAA for helping me honor service members & USO for keeping US service members connected to family, home, and country. #MyCauseMyCleats #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/fbvz8BUt6S
– Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) November 30, 2021
#MyCauseMyCleats #NFL pic.twitter.com/mQYf0RTcMp
– Austin Schlottmann (@AustinS95) November 30, 2021
#MyCauseMyCleats #nfl pic.twitter.com/vbVuvImJFr
– Diontae Spencer (@ DSpencer4_) November 30, 2021
I truly believe in my heart that teaching children financial literacy can change families, neighborhoods, cities, countries, and the world.
That’s why #MyCauseMyCleats this year i will shake @worldofmoney jordan 11 keys! What do you think?#mycausemycleats #nfl #finances pic.twitter.com/lhqC1iFtRF– DK (@DevonKennard) December 2, 2021
#MDA National Spokesperson & @Colts run again @ TheNyNy7 and @MiamiDolphins @Thegreglittle will represent MDA on this game day, 12/5 for @NFL #MyCauseMyCleats! Thank you for raising awareness about MDA and #neuromuscular community. Looking for more information: https://t.co/CfYnF4PsBv pic.twitter.com/vxIXDDE5YA
– US MDA (@MDAorg) November 30, 2021
🗣 @Tua #MyCauseMyCleats NS @TuaFoundation pic.twitter.com/NXXgXeOaw6
– Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 30, 2021
Each pair has a meaning.#MyCauseMyCleats
– Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 30, 2021
Emmanuel Sanders lost his mother 10 years ago.
Through #MyCauseMyCleats, NS @buffalobills WR represents children who have lost a parent. ❤️@ ESanders_10 @ ES10_Foundation pic.twitter.com/3OTKQ2yytI
– NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
🖤 This Sunday, the Bengal team will represent the reasons they believe in when collaborating. 🧡#MyCauseMyCleats | @CareSource
– Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 2, 2021
Every pair has a purpose.#MyCauseMyCleats NS #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/S9nHBTor7w
– Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 2, 2021
