For those unaware, 26Shirts is a company that sells sports-related t-shirts for a cause. $8 from every shirt goes to support a family in need. Founded by #BillsMafia co-founder Del Reid, each shirt is available for a total of 2 weeks and is not only supported by the athletes on the shirts, but is sometimes requested by the athlete. Originally, the shirts have been focused on the Bills but started including the Sabres last fall. Now it's time for the Bandits to get involved and who better than the legendary John Tavares, in his 24th season with the team. Past shirts have been advertised by fans and sometimes by the players they feature. In this case, Johnny and several of his teammates modeled the shirts for this design. In addition to the unisex styles that men or women can wear, 26Shirts also has ladies' styles and need models for those as well. The last shirt, which featured HOF RB Thurman Thomas, recruited his wife Patti for the job. This time, with the Bandits' star featured, 26Shirts recruited members of the NLL's premier dance team, the Bandettes as models. Showing off the shirts are 2nd year vet Mandy, 5-year alum Ashley, and 4th year vets Lauren and Stephanie.
The $8 from the Tavares shirt is being split in two, with $4 going to Braver Than Brave, the foundation started in memory of Tucker Willliams, the son of former Bandits star Shawn Williams who recently passed from his battle with Burkitt's Lymphoma. The foundation is dedicated to providing support and awareness of individuals and families battling serious illness. The other $4 is going to the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc, which promotes mental health and wellness in the local community and supports individuals and families who are challenged by mental illness. Mental health is a cause close to John Tavares' heart.
Order your shirts and sweatshirts at
http://www.26shirts.com/ageless-wonder.html
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