Week 13 is a very special week in the NFL. Countless players wear specially designed shoes on this very game day. The reason is the “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign.

Munich – This NFL game day will be something special! It’s week 13 and the athletes are giving something back to the fans who cheer them on week after week.

What it will take to do that? Very special shoes! So the best football league in the world encourages its players to wear shoes with a special design on this very match day – and to stiff them afterwards for a good cause.

“My Cause, My Cleats” is the name of the campaign, which was launched in 2016. “My cause, my shoes” – that’s how the motto can be translated literally. But what does it say on the shoes?

NFL promotes “My Cause, My Cleats “

Each participating player is raising awareness for a cause close to their heart with the design of their shoes.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones supports the Boys & Girls Club in Boston – an organisation that cares about kids and helping them reach their potential.

Representing @bgcboston ❤️@MacJones_10 unveils his custom MyCauseMyCleats inspired by a special group of friends. pic.twitter.com/urXWhhGRsa

– New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 30, 2022

Eagles playmaker Jalen Hurts, meanwhile, is involved with two organisations at once. The focus is on mental health and autism awareness.

Cleats with purpose.@JalenHurts is supporting @eaglesautism and The OneMindset Foundation for his cause. MyCauseMyCleats FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Y0AfLrAhQn

– Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 30, 2022

Packers linebacker Rashan Gary, on the other hand, is trying to raise awareness about dyslexia and make educators aware of it.

I’m proud to support @MadeByDyslexia for mycausemycleats Raising awareness about dyslexia and advocating for educator awareness and the critical screening resources are important to me. Join me in bringing awareness to this cause that affects 1 in 5 people! pic.twitter.com/rQpb7EpezV

– Rashan Gary ® (@RashanAGary) November 29, 2022

Several hundreds of professional players are participating. The NFL has listed all the participating players and sorted them by team.