*NEW YORK JETS CENTER NICK MANGOLD TO WEAR CLEATS HONORING NYC FALLEN HEROES TONIGHT
MANGOLD TO HONOR ANSWER THE CALL FOR NFL’S MY CLEATS MY CAUSE CAMPAIGN
New York, NY (December 5, 2016) –New York Jets Center Nick Mangold will honor NYC fallen heroes as he competes tonight in custom cleats on behalf of Answer the Call – New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.
The organization raises awareness and support for the families of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who were killed in the line of duty. The NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign allows players to wear customized cleats to represent the causes most important to them.
Back in October, Mangold illuminated the iconic tower lights of the Empire State Building in blue, white and red on behalf of Answer the Call – The New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund ahead of their Annual Gala. (Photos available upon request)
About The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund
Answer The Call – The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund provides assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. Since its inception in 1985 by Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, the charity has distributed over $130 million to hundreds of families. The Benefit Fund provides immediate and ongoing financial assistance in the form of annual distributions to grieving families after they lose their loved one. In addition, the Benefit Fund provides an ongoing network of support and gatherings for these families to cope and connect after such tragedy. The Benefit Fund serves approximately 600 families, and the goal is to provide meaningful assistance to the beneficiaries for the rest of their lives.
For more information visit www.answerthecall.org
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