Here's what the Lions are wearing for My Cause My Cleats

Lions offensive lineman Oday Aboushi's shoes represent UNICEF for Palestine. “I chose UNICEF for Palestine because it’s bringing humanitarian aide to a group of people in the Middle East who haven’t had much opportunity to go out and live themselves because of heavy military occupation," Aboushi said in a release. "I am passionate about it, and I am Palestinian, myself.”

Lions wide receiver/returner Jamal Agnew's shoes represent the Detroit Lions Academy. “DLA gives kids a chance to get back on track," Agnew said in a release. "Maybe they fell behind in their class because of attendance from factors they can’t even control. It’s important for people to know there are academies out there that are helping kids get back to where they’re supposed to be.”

Lions quarterback David Blough's shoes represent the Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment. "I chose this because of the incredible impact that Tyler’s life had on so many people," Blough said in a release. "I wanted to choose to honor him and his life. I hope that my play and my actions reflect the incredible young man that he is and the legacy that he left.”

Lions defensive end Austin Bryant's shoes represent the Detroit Justice Center, a non-profit law firm. "They work closely with DLA (Detroit Lions Academy)," Bryant said in a release, "providing eductation on social and racial issues to at-risk youth.”

Lions fullback Jason Cabinda's shoes represent The Black Youth Project.

Lions defensive assistant Tony Carter's shoes represent the Know Your Rights Camp.

Lions running backs coach Kyle Caskey's shoes represent the Caskey Family Foundation. “It is important to give back to our community, especially during these times when things are little bit harder for everybody," Caskey said in a release. "The Caskey Family Foundation’s mission is to create positive change, bring hope and inspire individuals in the local community.”

Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus' shoes represent The Innocence Project.

Lions cornerback Justin Coleman's shoes represent the Detroit Justice Center, a non-profit law firm.

Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr.'s shoes represent the American Heart Association. "Heart problems run in my family," Collins said in a release. "Growing up was tough; I lost both of my parents and my brother. It’s important to me because I never came out with (that information before). So (I’m) sharing a little bit of my story with my cleats.”

Lions special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs' shoes represent Hope Road Nicaragua, a non-profit founded by Coombs' in-laws. "The foundation directly provides orphan care, running water, schools and relief funds to 32 different communities in Nicaragua,” Coombs said in a release.

Lions offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby's shoes represent RAICES (The Refugee and Immigration Center for Education & Legal Services. “Fans should know about RAICES because someone they know might need an organization like that or to just use their website to help better educate themselves, and help understand the situation surrounding immigration," Crosby said in a release.

Lions defensive end Trey Flowers' shoes represent his Flowers of the Future Foundation. "This is my foundation and it focuses on kids being the future," Flowers said in a release. "I love kids and I want to give back, encourage, inspire and invest in them. It’s important to me to do this because kids don’t choose the environment they grow up in or their circumstances. I want to give them encouragement and inspiration, so that they can continue to be whatever they want to be.”

Lions cornerback Mike Ford's shoes represent the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lions safety Duron Harmon's shoes represent Autism Awareness Foundation. “Autism Awareness is special to me and my family because my nephew, Nicholas, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3," Harmon said in a release. "Since then, me and my wife have been inspired to support Nick and people just like him. Autism is more common than you think, and it would be good for all of us to know how to interact with someone who is on the spectrum.”

Lions safety Will Harris' shoes represent Downtown Boxing Gym. “My father has been a personal trainer all my life," Harris said in a release, "so the Downtown Boxing Gym was something I gravitated towards. It was an opportunity to be a role model and a guy for them to talk to. I feel privileged and honored to be in the position I’m in because Lions before me have been involved with this organization.”

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson's shoes represent Warriors Rising. “Warriors Rising is a veteran-led organization, and they help veterans build their business once they’re out of the military," Hockenson said. "NAMI is National Alliance on Mental Illness. It’s something near and dear to my family’s heart because my sister has had trouble with mental illness. I’m excited to wear them on my cleat and represent that along with my sister.”

Lions tight end Jesse James' shoes represent THON.org, a Penn State student-run philanthropy.

Lions running back Kerryon Johnson's shoes represent Johnson's IMPACT Foundation.

Lions linebacker Christian Jones' shoes represent the Pure Heart Foundation. "With the rising incarceration rates in Michigan, a lot of times, children of the incarcerated parent is forgotten," Jones said in a release. "Sherelle Hogan, founder of Pure Heart, does a great job of focusing on the children who have been affected. Four out of 10 children in Detroit have a parent that is incarcerated. Pure Heart’s mission is to fill the gap by responding to the overall concerns of the children.”

Lions safety Miles Killebrew's shoes represent Playworks. “Playworks does a great job of teaching kids intrinsic values that they’ll carry for the rest of their life. It gives them an opportunity to go out there and make some friends and a shelter free from bullying.”

Lions safety C.J. Moore's shoes represent the Detroit Justice Center, a non-profit law firm.

Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach's shoes are for the Give Thanks charity benefitting StoneBridge Food Pantry in The Woodlands, Texas.

Lions tackle Matt Nelson's shoes represent I Know Jack. “I know Jack is an organization that makes ‘Jack Packs’ for families who are battling cancer," Nelson said in a release. "Jack was a kid with a super rare form of brain cancer and his family, through all of the experience of spending time in hospitals, realized that families need certain things, and they put them in backpacks. It’s little comforts that someone might need or have forgotten to bring in the hospital.”

Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah's shoes represent the Lymphoma Foundation of America.

Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara's shoes represent the KHAN Foundation Nigeria. “I chose to raise awareness for this cause because (Nigeria is) where I grew up and where I’m from," Okwara said in a release. "It hits so close to home. Being able to give back, especially to my home, means a lot to me.”

Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye's shoes represent KHAN Foundation Nigeria.

Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow's shoes represent The Grief Club of Minnesota. “The Grief Club of Minnesota is for families, young kids and teens, who have lost a parent or loved one, and are dealing with grief," Ragnow said in a release. "When I was 20, my dad passed away. Dealing with grief is something I’m still dealing with, so that, combined with the fact that I’m so proud of my mom making it into a positive, and joining the Club, becoming a part of the board of directors, is why I chose this cause.”

Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin's shoes represent New Era Detroit.

Lions quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan's shoes represent City Year.

Lions defensive tackle Danny Shelton's shoes represent the Furry Shelton Foundation.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's shoes represent the Acoustic Neuroma Foundation. “It’s pretty special to me because it hits so close to home with what (wife) Kelly went through. It’s one of those things that affects a lot of people in a lot of different ways, and it’s something that can happen to anybody," Stafford said in a release. "The more we can raise for this foundation, the more treatments they can have for people to make sure their lives are better despite going through it.”

Lions running back D'Andre Swift's shoes represent the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia.

Lions cornerback Dee Virgin's shoes represent leukemia and breast cancer awareness. “I have a cousin, Nia, who has leukemia," Virgin said in a release. "She’s 13 years old. She was diagnosed last year. In the offseason, I would go by and see her at the Ronald McDonald House. My other cousin, his mom had breast cancer and passed away unfortunately in 2018.”