When the Baltimore Ravens took the field for their Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets, long snapper Nick Moore carried more than team pride into the game — he carried a cause close to his heart. As part of this year’s NFL My Cause My Cleats initiative, Moore selected Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), using his custom-designed cleats to honor Veterans and the WCC service dogs who support them.

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The cleats, created by artist Alex Andrews of A22 Customs, stood out on the turf with bold imagery that reflected WCC’s mission. Moore, who has long felt a deep connection to both animals and the military community, said the choice was an easy one.

“For my wife and I, animals are something that we’re really passionate about, along with the military,” Moore said. “WCC helps animals get trained and gets them in good homes and gives the Veterans and their families the assistance and help they need.”

WCC pairs highly trained service dogs with Veterans and engages Service Members in its therapeutic Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) training. The program teaches Veterans how to work with service dogs in training for their fellow Warriors. In the process, Veterans can also benefit from skills development in communication, confidence building, accountability, emotional regulation and patience to promote an act of service while receiving a therapeutic benefit. Moore’s participation in My Cause My Cleats brought national visibility to that work, especially as millions tuned in to watch the Ravens–Jets game on CBS and Paramount+. For Andrews, bringing Moore’s vision to life was a meaningful opportunity.

“To create a pair for My Cause My Cleats is more than painting or designing, it’s helping athletes amplify the foundations, charities and projects that matter most,” Andrews said. “It’s bigger than football. Knowing these stories get showcased on the biggest stage in the game makes every pair feel like a real opportunity to spread awareness and make an impact.”

Moore’s one-of-a-kind cleats will be auctioned off this month, with proceeds benefiting WCC.

For WCC, Moore’s choice was both an honor and an invaluable moment of visibility. And for Moore, it was a chance to use the NFL platform for good — highlighting the strength, resilience and healing that come from the human-canine bond.

As the league’s annual campaign continues to shine light on important causes across the country, Moore’s support serves as a reminder of how one player — and one pair of cleats — can help bring greater awareness to a mission that changes lives.
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