Detroit youth have potential. Derrick Barnes is helping them unlock it. | My Cause My Cleats

Derrick Barnes knows how much one mentor can change the course of a young person’s life. Growing up in Kentucky, he didn’t always have steady guidance until a mentor stepped in and showed him what he was capable of. That experience stayed with him, and it’s the reason he proudly represents DBG Detroit for this year’s My Cause My Cleats.

DBG gives Detroit youth a place to learn, create, and discover their unique gifts and talents. Students receive hands-on support, academic guidance, and opportunities to explore skills that build confidence and purpose. For 15-year-old Josh, a budding designer, collaborating with Derrick on his custom cleats wasn’t just a project, it was a chance to turn his creativity into something real and see where it can lead.

Derrick is committed to passing on the same belief that once changed his own path. Working with DBG and his Lions teammates, he’s helping build opportunity in Detroit and showing what can happen when someone chooses to invest in the next generation.

We all have a role to play to make a difference in our communities. Join Derrick in supporting DBG Detroit today ► https://mcmc.to/4oMuCnP

About the NFL x Stand Together Partnership:
Stand Together is partnering with the NFL for this year’s My Cause My Cleats campaign to spotlight players who are strengthening their communities. Through player partnerships and storytelling, Stand Together helps accelerate player impact and amplify the causes they champion.

Visit https://mcmc.to/4akRhDc to explore all the player causes making a difference in communities and find a way to get involved.

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