This weekend, the Nationwide Soccer League celebrates “My Trigger, My Cleats” – an annual sport during which gamers showcase a social trigger near their hearts. Members will don custom-made cleats representing their chosen organizations, that are then donated to the NFL Public sale and bought. All proceeds from the sale are immediately donated to the respective charities chosen by the gamers.
This yr, American Humane is proud to have Kenyan Drake, a working again for the Baltimore Ravens, enjoying in honor of Pups4Patriots!
Kenyan is a devoted supporter of Pups4Patriots, even internet hosting a veteran appreciation occasion earlier this yr with teammate Ronnie Stanley in Owing Mills, Maryland. The pair maintain a particular place of their hearts for many who beforehand or are presently serving in our navy, as Stanley’s dad is a navy veteran and Drake’s sister is presently serving.
“That is actually the least I can do, simply be capable of use my platform to advertise positivity in any realm, particularly in the case of veterans and the final word sacrifice they had been capable of make, for us to have the ability to do issues like this. It undoubtedly hits house for me to have the ability to do as a lot as I can due to the service they supply for our nation, for us to be free.”
– Kenyan Drake
Pups4Patriots is dedicated to matching veterans with exceptionally skilled service canine who can properly perceive their distinctive particular person wants, for gratis to the veteran. Analysis reveals {that a} specifically skilled service canine can considerably cut back stress and anxiousness ranges, easing social reintegration and offering consolation for affected veterans.
American Humane couldn’t be extra grateful to Kenyan for his continued help for Pups4Patriots and the eye he brings to our essential work.
You possibly can watch the Baltimore Ravens play their “My Trigger, My Cleats” sport towards the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m. EST on CBS.
Be taught extra about American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program right here.