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The Giants are celebrating "My Cause My Cleats" during Weeks 12 and 13. Players and staff members will wear custom-designed cleats or sneakers to bring attention to various causes and non-profit organizations that they support.
Thanks to The Giants Foundation and Novartis, fans can vote for their favorite player designs. The organizations of the top three vote-getters will receive a contribution to continue their work in the community.
Follow below to read about the different causes that players are representing.
Brian Burns - Brian Burns Family Charities- Stanley McClover Jr. Hype 4 Life Foundation
Brian Burns Family Charities was founded by Brian Burns and works to provide support to organizations including the Stanley McClover Jr. Hype 4 Life Foundation, made in honor of Brian's nephew with autism. Hype 4 Life is dedicated to raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and supporting families affected by these challenges.
Andrew Thomas - The Andrew Thomas Foundation and New City Kids
Andrew Thomas is representing his own Andrew Thomas Foundation which works to provide athletic and educational opportunities to youth and resources to families from underserved communities. Thomas is also representing New City Kids, which provides faith-based, after-school programming for local youth from under-resourced communities. Thomas has visited with the organization on several occasions to participate in their programming with teens and most recently provided a $20,000 donation to the organization from his foundation.
Daniel Bellinger - Tom Coughlin Jay Fund
Daniel Bellinger is representing the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, which supports children and families experiencing childhood cancer. Over the last year, Bellinger has become close friends with a young boy named Giuseppe, who is living with cancer. Bellinger has invited Giuseppe and his family to games and training camp and even had him design his cleats this season.
Bobby Okereke - Nigerian American Football Outreach
Bobby Okereke, who serves as the General Manager and Ambassador for Team Nigeria flag football, created the Nigerian American Football Outreach organization to help grow the sport across Africa through clinics, fundraising events and international competition.
Abdul Carter - North Philly Aztecs
Abdul Carter is representing his former youth football team, the North Philly Aztecs, to support their work in making football more accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for the athletes and community.
Jaxson Dart - Utah Parent Center
Jaxson Dart is representing the Utah Parent Center, which supports children with special needs and their families in Utah with valuable programming, training and a sense of community.
DJ Davidson - Boys and Girls Club
DJ Davidson is representing the Boys and Girls Club to empower youth aligns with my commitment to giving back and building brighter futures for kids in my own community.
Jermaine Eluemunor - American Cancer Society
Jermaine Eluemunor is an ambassador for the American Cancer Society and represents the organization to honor the loved ones he has lost to cancer, while raising awareness for the importance of research and early detection.
Cor'Dale Flott - Autism Speaks
Cor'Dale Flott is using his platform to create awareness for autism in honor of his family member who is on the spectrum. Autism Speaks helps promote solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and helps increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism.
Kayvon Thibodeaux - The JREAM Foundation
Kayvon Thibodeaux is representing his own JREAM Foundation because he understands that children are our future. His foundation works to empower and invest as many resources as possible in children to ensure that they're successful in whatever life journey they decide to take.
Casey Kreiter - Gamers Outreach
Casey Kreiter is highlighting the efforts of Gamers Outreach, a non-profit that provides joy to children who are going through medical treatments in hospital through video gaming.
Wan'Dale Robinson - Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation
Wan'Dale Robinson is representing the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation, a foundation co-founded by him and his father, which takes a holistic approach to breaking the generational cycle of incarceration.
Darius Alexander - Autism Speaks
Darius Alexander is representing Autism Speaks to honor a family member with Autism and raise awareness and support for individuals and families also impacted by Autism.
Zaire Barnes - Glaucoma Research Foundation
Zaire Barnes is representing the Glaucoma Research Foundation to support their work in finding a cure for glaucoma and provide hope for those affected by the disease, which is the second leading cause of blindness.
Dane Belton - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America- Kids with Food Allergies
Dane Belton is honoring Kids with Food Allergies, a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Kids with Food Allergies is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of food allergies through support, advocacy, education, and research.
Swayze Bozeman - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Swayze Bozeman is representing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to support their work in serving local communities, athletes and coaches through the power of Jesus Christ.
Beau Brade - Karen Bierly Foundation
Beau Brade is representing the Karen Bierly Foundation to support their work in providing disadvantaged youth and families with the opportunity to succeed through sports, education and experiences.
Dalen Cambre - Breakthrough T1D
Dalen Cambre is representing Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) to honor his girlfriend's younger brother, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes and raise awareness for the organization's work to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Beaux Collins - Covenant House New Jersey
Beaux Collins is representing Covenant House New Jersey to support their mission to provide youth experiencing homelessness with access to resources, housing, opportunities and financial assistance.
Joshua Ezeudu - American Institute for Stuttering
Joshua Ezeudu is an advocate for the stuttering community and is supporting the American Institute for Stuttering, which provides expert speech therapy and community support for people of all ages who stutter. Ezeudu regularly attends events to support children and adults who stutter and was recently honored at their 2024 annual gala.
Tomon Fox - Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Tomon Fox is honoring his grandmother's fight with breast cancer by raising awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The mission of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising breast cancer research.
Chauncey Golston - New York Pet Rescue
Chauncey Golston is passionate about helping animals and representing Pet Rescue, which works to provide dogs and cats in need with a loving home
Art Green - Sarcoma Foundation of America
Art Green is representing the Sarcoma Foundation of America to honor his mother who passed away from the disease in 2017 and support the foundation's mission to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with sarcoma.
Jevón Holland - Bissell Pet Foundation - Broward County Animal Care Shelter
Jevón Holland is representing the Bissell Pet Foundation, which works directly with the Broward County Animal Care Shelter to provide love and support to animals in need. Holland adopted his cats from this shelter and wants to raise awareness for the work they do to help animals.
Bryan Hudson - NMDP
Bryan Hudson is representing NMDP (formerly known as Be The Match) to honor his uncle who has a rare T-cell lymphoma. Stem cell donation is critical to fighting his disease, and Hudson wants to increase awareness of the life extending/saving procedures that NMDP provides to patients in need.
Nic Jones - Autism Speaks and Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Nic Jones is representing Autism Speaks to honor his brother and support the organizations' work to provide services, research and programming for autistic individuals and their families. Jones is also representing the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to honor his grandmother.
Dante Miller - Youth Consultation Service
Dante Miller, who spent time in foster care as a child, is representing Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which provides support to children across New Jersey who have been separated from their homes.
Chris Manhertz - New York City Police Foundation's Bronx Giants
Chris Manhertz is a Bronx Native and is representing the New York City Police Foundation's Bronx Giants program that works to improve police-community relations through tutoring, mentoring and the opportunity to play flag football while being coached by NYPD officers in the Bronx.
Tyler Nubin - New York City Police Foundation's Far Rockaway, Harlem and Bronx Giants
Tyler Nubin is representing the New York City Police Foundation's Far Rockaway, Harlem and Bronx Giants program that works to improve police-community relations through tutoring, mentoring and the opportunity to play flag football while being coached by NYPD officers.
Dru Phillips - American Cancer Society
Dru Phillips is representing the American Cancer Society to honor his grandfather's battle with Lymphoma. The American Cancer Society works to combat cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. - Belizean Education Empowerment Foundation
Rakeem "Nacho" Nuñez-Roches Sr. is representing the Belizean Education Empowerment Foundation to support youth by providing resources and opportunities in Belize, where his family is from.
Roy Robertson-Harris - Inspiring Greatness Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters
Roy Robertson-Harris is representing his own Inspiring Greatness Foundation which works to empower and uplift youth and single mothers. Robertson-Harris is also representing Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organization he has worked with since he entered the NFL due to his passion for mentoring youth.
Jon Runyan - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jon Runyan is representing the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to support their mission in aiding those experiencing homelessness.
Austin Schlottmann - Tara Sawyer Foundation
Austin Schlottmann is representing the Tara Sawyer Foundation and supports their mission to empower young athletes, children and families in need through funding and programming in memory of Tara Sawyer.
Darius Slayton - Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation
Darius Slayton is representing his own Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation, which supports the underserved youth and elderly by providing them with resources and programming.
Cam Skattebo - Phoenix Children's Hospital
Cam Skattebo is representing the Phoenix Children's Hospital to continue the work he started in college to support their efforts to provide life-saving care and programming for children throughout the city.
Aaron Stinnie - The Big Man Foundation
Aaron Stinnie is honoring his late college offensive line coach, Jamal Powell, who passed away from a rare and aggressive form of cancer, by representing The Big Man Foundation. The foundation works to prevent and alleviate hardships that coaches and their loved ones may face during times of adversity.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Prostate Cancer Foundation
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is representing the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to raise awareness around mental wellness while supporting their work to create impactful programs, awareness campaigns and educational initiatives. Tracy is also representing the Prostate Cancer Foundation, as his family has had first-hand experience in the fight against cancer.
Russell Wilson - Why Not You Foundation
Russell Wilson is representing his own Why Not You Foundation, which he started with his wife Ciara, to support youth by providing them with resources and experiences to be the best version of themselves.
Jameis Winston - Dream Forever Foundation and Breakthrough T1D
Jameis Winston is representing his own Dream Forever Foundation, which strives to impact the lives of disadvantaged youth through resources, opportunities and encouragement. Winston is also representing Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) as he has had loved ones impacted by type 1 diabetes and wants to raise awareness and support those affected.
Mike Kafka, Interim Head Coach - Documenting Hope
Mike Kafka is proudly representing Documenting Hope to honor children diagnosed with a chronic health condition or autoimmune disorder. Documenting Hope provides educational resources, research, and networking tools that empower parents to embark on a healing journey for themselves and their families.
Matt Frakes, Director of Performance Nutrition - American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Matt Frakes is representing the American Cancer Society to honor his father, Sgt. Gregory L. Frakes who passed in 2019 from Liver Cancer. Frakes is also representing the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital to honor Greg Brooks Jr. a former LSU player who battled brain cancer.
Leigh Weiss, Director of Rehabilitation - NY Common Pantry
Leigh Weiss is representing NY Common Pantry, an organization working to eliminate food insecurity. His late father-in-law was a Board Member at the organization.
Darien Harris, Director of Player Engagement - Michael Sadler Foundation - GameChang3rs, Kids on the Go
Darien Harris is representing the Michael Sadler Foundation - GameChang3rs & Kids on the Go to promote legacy building and instill confidence in young people.
Quiara Gordon, Performance Nutrition Intern - Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics And Agriculture (WANDA)
Quiara Gordon is representing WANDA to honor the movement of women of African descent advocating for the improvement of wellness through dietetics.
Usama Young, Vice President of Player Engagement - Believe in U
Usama Young is representing his own Believe in U Foundation which empowers young people through education, mentoring, and civic engagement.
Tyler Ross, Sous Chef (FLIK) - Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Tyler Ross is representing the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance to honor his mother, Diane, who passed away from ovarian cancer.
Juan Heshiki, First Cook (FLIK) - World Vision
Juan Heshiki is representing World Vision to support their work to provide resources and assistance to those in need as all individuals matter.
Angelo Basilone, Executive Chef (FLIK) - Basilone Memorial Foundation
Angelo Basilone is representing the Basilone Memorial Foundation to honor WWII Medal of Honor recipient Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who he is related to through his Grandfather, and help their mission to better the quality of life for US Military Veterans and their families.
Juliana Abramovich, Cook (FLIK)- Greater Mental Health of New York
Juliana is representing the Greater Mental Health of New York to honor the work her mother has accomplished and continues to do there.
Jade Gomez, Assistant Manager (FLIK) - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Jade Gomez is representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness to honor the late and former New York Giants player, Korey Cunningham.
Annabell Gerritse, Intern (FLIK) - World Central Kitchen
Annabelle is representing World Central Kitchen to advocate for hunger relief worldwide.
EJ Brown, Chef (FLIK) - National Breast Cancer Foundation
EJ Brown is representing the National Breast Cancer Foundation to honor his grandmother who passed away from breast cancer.
Presley Money, Coordinator of Family Affairs - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and My Sisters' Place
Presley Money is representing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) as she has seen the impact a loving home can make on children as her mom is a child advocate in Texas. Money is also representing My Sisters' Place, as she has had personal experience with domestic abuse and believes the work that they are doing is changing lives.