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“Join us in thanking William Gay for his powerful statement in support of domestic violence awareness! Sign the card: http://bit.ly/1Gz4uGt”As seen on the Futures Without Violence Facebook pageThe story: William Gay to NFL: Use my fine money for domestic violence supportTW for domestic violenceWilliam Gay is a longtime supporter of domestic violence prevention, and he hopes the money from his latest NFL fine goes to the cause.The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback has requested the NFL direct his $5,787 fine for wearing purple cleats last week in Kansas City – the color inspired by domestic violence awareness month – to domestic violence support, his agent, Jerrold Colton, told ESPN. The cleats violated the league’s uniform policy.After Wednesday’s practice, Gay said he won’t appeal the fine, and he referenced the cameras in front of his locker as a way to bring awareness to domestic violence.“I think we all know why I wore the purple cleats,” Gay said.Gay, whose mother was shot and killed by his stepfather when Gay was 7, has publicly supported the cause for years and was featured in a recent public service announcement shown in prime time.”Source -- source link
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