During that night’s 7 p.m. game against the Hershey Bears, the entire Checkers team will wear Cam Newton Foundation jerseys that the NFL quarterback helped design. Immediately following the game, the jerseys will be sold in a live auction with proceeds benefiting the Cam Newton Foundation.
Started in 2012, the Cam Newton Foundation serves as Cam’s charitable platform and supports strategic initiatives, programs and events in the Charlotte and Atlanta communities. The CNF operates under the mantra “EVERY 1 MATTERS.” The Foundation platforms are:
- EVERY 1 LEARNS: Enhancing youth education and academics
- EVERY 1 PLAYS: Highlighting the importance of physical fitness, nutrition and health in youth
- EVERY 1 GIVES: Fostering holiday outreach and community service