Bears Player Supports Abused Kids With Cleats

LAKE FOREST, IL — On Dec. 3, 30 Chicago Bears NFL Football players participated in the "My Cause My Cleats Initiative". Roy Robertson-Harris, a Defensive-End for the Chicago Bears wore the custom designed cleats during their game against the San Francisco 49ers.

The cleats gave the Bears players an opportunity to share stories about the charitable causes that are near and dear to their hearts. “For the My Cause My Cleats game this past Sunday, I supported the Children's Advocacy Center because I wanted help raise awareness for child safety and child abuse prevention,” said Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris. “As a father myself, I recognize how important it is to protect our children and provide safe environments for them.”

The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC) is committed to providing a safe environment for child victims of abuse. The goal of the Center is to investigate and help successfully prosecute offenders of child abuse without causing further trauma to the child victim. Furthermore, the Advocacy Center is dedicated to approaching victims of child abuse in a sensitive respectful manner. The LCCAC is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

"We were excited to learn that Roy Robertson-Harris chose us as the cause he wanted to support. He shares our commitment to the protection of the the children of our community," said State's Attorney Michael G. Nerheim. "The Chicago Bears have been an outstanding community partner and we are grateful for their support."

Recently, the LCCAC revealed its Healing Garden. The Healing Garden serves as comfort to children and their families while present at the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center. It is an opportunity for them to alleviate the trauma they have undergone as well as to find a reflective space.

The Healing Garden was constructed with monetary donations raised by the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center's Friends Committee (LCCAC Friends Committee). The LCCAC Friends Committee is comprised of Lake County residents who had a keen desire to contribute to the LCCAC. In addition, over 400 Lake County residents contributed to completing the construction of the Healing Garden and the contributions include donations from the Chicago Bears Hometown Huddle through United Way of Lake County.

» via The Lake County State's Attorney's Office

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