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Broncos staff members select causes for 2017 My Cause My Cleats

The Broncos will wear special, customized cleats this week in support of a charity of their choosing as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats initiative. (Photos by Scott Ward)

This year for My Cause My Cleats, the Broncos gave the organization's staff the opportunity to spotlight specific causes near and dear to their hearts through an open submission process. The causes they shared are listed below, divided into five categories: youth development, military appreciation, animals, social responsibility and health and wellness.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CHARITYMISSION
ACE Scholarships
Providing scholarships to children in low-income families
Adam's CampRealizing the potential and developing strengths of children and young adults with special needs
Compassion InternationalHolistic child development through sponsorship
Dolls for DaughtersSupporting underprivileged children and families in Colorado
Moneythink
Financial education for low-income teens
Playworks ColoradoCreating healthy play environments for children
STOMP Out BullyingPreventing and reducing bullying and cyberbullying through changing culture for students
YMCACreating programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all
MILITARY APPRECIATION
CHARITYMISSION
Colorado Supporting Our TroopsSends care packages to military members serving in harm's way
Operation HomeFront Building strong, stable and secure military families
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one
USO Keeps military service members connected to family, home and country
Wounded Warrior Project Honoring and empowering wounded warriors
ANIMAL RESCUE
CHARITYMISSION
ASPCA Preventing cruelty to animals in the United States
Denver Dumb Friends League Ending pet homelessness and animal suffering
Foothills Animal Shelter Providing the best care possible for every animal that enters its doors
PETA Establishing and defending the rights of all animals
The Dolphin Research Center Teaching, learning and caring for marine mammals and the environment we share
The Humane Society of the United States Providing care to animals and confronting problems facing animals
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHARITYMISSION
American Red CrossPreventing and relieving suffering at home and around the world
Equal Justice Initiative Challenges poverty and racial injustice
International Justice Mission Protects the poor from violence in the developing world
Music for Relief Provides aid to natural disaster survivors and protects the environment
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CHARITYMISSION
Adaptive Sports CenterTo enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through outdoor adventure activities
ALS AssociationTo discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve people affected by ALS
Alzheimer's AssociationTo advance research, providing care and support to all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia
American Cancer SocietyTo fund and conducting research to free the world from cancer, sharing information and supporting patients
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionRaising awareness, funding research and providing resources and aid to those affected by suicide
American Heart AssociationTo build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke
Autism SpeaksPromotes solutions for the needs of individuals with autism, increases undertstanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder and advances research
Best Buddies InternationalCreates opportunities for friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Chelsea Hutchison FoundationProvides help and support to individuals who have epilepsy
Children's Hospital ColoradoImproves the children's health through high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy
Colorectal Cancer AllianceAddresses the needs of those affected by colon and rectal cancer
Gabby Krause Foundation (Bags of Fun)Brings joy, laughter and relief to children fighting life-threatening diseases or conditions
Habitat for Humanity of Metro DenverBrings people together to build homes, communities and hope
Irlen Syndrome FoundationRaising awareness of Irlen Syndrome to increase proper identification and alleviate difficulties associated with the syndrome
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyTo cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families
Lupus ColoradoTo improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus and to promote efforts for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure of lupus
Lupus Foundation of AmericaTo solve the mystery of lupus and give support to those who suffer from it
Make-A-Wish FoundationTo grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition
Mental Health AmericaTo address the needs of those living with mental illness and to promote the overall mental health of all Americans
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationTo free individuals and the families who love them from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases
National CMV FoundationTo inform and educate others on prevention measures to protect against the risk of CMV infection
National Suicide Prevention LifelineTo provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States
Now I Lay Me Down To SleepTo introduce remebrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with a free gift of professional portraiture
Stevens Johnson Syndrome FoundationTo provide the public and medical communities with information on adverse allergic drug reactions
Susan G. KomenTo save lives by meeting critical needs in our communities and invest in research to prevent and cure breast cancer
Team IMPACTTo connect children facing serious and chronic illnesses to local college athletic teams
There with CareTo provide fundamental services to children and families during a medical crisis

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