KC Chiefs Highlight Diverse Causes with Cleats

Kansas City Chiefs Showcase Causes with ‘My Cause My Cleats’ The NFL’s impactful ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign is making its anticipated return this weekend across the league, with several Kansas City Chiefs players, including beloved stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, proudly participating. This annual initiative empowers players to highlight and support charities and causes deeply important to them, especially during their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts here in Kansas City, MO. Chiefs […]

KC Chiefs Highlight Diverse Causes with Cleats

Kansas City Chiefs Showcase Causes with ‘My Cause My Cleats’

The NFL’s impactful ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign is making its anticipated return this weekend across the league, with several Kansas City Chiefs players, including beloved stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, proudly participating. This annual initiative empowers players to highlight and support charities and causes deeply important to them, especially during their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts here in Kansas City, MO.

Chiefs Champion Diverse Causes

Now in its ninth year, the ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign is a league-wide effort that empowers over 1,800 NFL players, coaches, and staff to raise awareness for various nonprofits and causes. The Kansas City Chiefs are proudly joining this movement, shining a spotlight on critical issues ranging from health and education to social justice and youth empowerment that impact our community and beyond.

Many Chiefs players have selected significant causes they are passionate about. From combating food insecurity to promoting mental health awareness, advocating for Christian education, and supporting vital youth programs, the team’s commitment extends far beyond the football field, demonstrating their dedication to giving back.

Key Chiefs Players and Their Causes

Here’s a look at some of the Kansas City Chiefs players and the important causes they will be representing with their custom cleats:

Player Foundation / Organization Cause Supported
Patrick Mahomes 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Youth health & wellness, football camps and programming
Travis Kelce Eighty-Seven and Running Youth health & wellness, football camps and programming
Chris Jones Light the World Giving Machine Food Insecurity, Health and Wellness
Harrison Butker Herzog Foundation Christian Education
Mike Danna Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer Cancer Awareness & Prevention
Derrick Nnadi American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mental Health
George Karlaftis Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation Social Justice (Education, Economic Advancement, Police Relations)
Ashton Gillotte The Lord’s Kitchen Ministries and Place of Hope Food Insecurity, Veteran Housing, Addiction Recovery; Foster Kids, Teen Moms, Human Trafficking

How Kansas City Fans Can Get Involved

For those in Kansas City wanting to support these important initiatives, the NFL has partnered with Rayze to facilitate donations directly to the players’ chosen causes. Additionally, fans will have the unique opportunity to bid on select game-worn cleats through NFL Auction, with proceeds also benefiting these cherished charities.

Watch the Chiefs in Action This Weekend

Be sure to tune in and cheer on your Kansas City Chiefs as they take on the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at 12 p.m. CT. You can catch all the live action right here on KCTV, and see the custom cleats in person as our team makes a statement both on and off the field.

Frequently Asked Questions About ‘My Cause My Cleats’

  • What is the ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign?
    It’s an annual NFL initiative allowing players, coaches, and staff to wear custom cleats representing charities and causes they care deeply about, raising awareness across the league.
  • Which prominent Chiefs players are participating?
    Stars like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Harrison Butker, and many others are showcasing their chosen causes through custom cleat designs.
  • What kind of causes are the Chiefs supporting?
    The supported causes are wide-ranging, including youth health and wellness, cancer awareness, mental health, food insecurity, Christian education, social justice, and animal welfare, reflecting a broad commitment to community.
  • How can Kansas City fans support these causes?
    Fans can donate to players’ chosen causes via the NFL’s partnership with Rayze or bid on select game-worn cleats through NFL Auction to contribute.
  • When is the Chiefs game where players will wear their custom cleats?
    The Chiefs will play the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at 12 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast live on KCTV.

This weekend, as the Chiefs take the field, remember that each custom cleat tells a story of dedication, not just to football, but to making a tangible difference in our community and beyond. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact we can all have when we stand up for what we believe in.

KC Chiefs Highlight Diverse Causes with Cleats