NFL Draftee Donates Jacket Proceeds to Andrew Weishar Foundation

OAK FOREST, IL - Among the winners of last week’s NFL Draft was The Andrew Weishar Foundation, which received a generous donation from one of the more popular draftees from the Midwest.

The foundation, which pays forward acts of kindness and generosity in memory of a former student at St. Damian in Oak Forest and Brother Rice High School who lost his battle with colorectal cancer at age 21, received the proceeds from the draft day jacket worn by DeShone Kizer, the former Notre Dame quarterback who was drafted in the second round of the draft by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 52 overall pick.

Irish Sports Daily reported on Kizer’s decision to support the foundation.

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Kizer’s draft day jacket worn during Thursday’s first round was purchased through a sponsorship by Jack Link’s. The proceeds were all donated to the Andrew Weishar Foundation, which will use the funds to help their mission of assisting young adults suffering from cancer.

Weishar, a former Brother Rice football player who also played at Illinois Wesleyan University, died at age 21. His brother, Dan Weishar, was more than grateful for Kizer’s decision to assist the foundation.

“Amidst one of the most exciting times in his life, DeShone expressed that making a difference for our charity and the families we support is among his priorities,” said Dan, the executive director of the foundation.

“We are humbled by the incredible support he is showing our cause. DeShone’s backing of this mission will have a powerful and immediate impact on the lives of these families in need.”

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