NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Champions Food Allergy Awareness Through "15 and FARE" Initiative

KANSAS CITY, MO and McLEAN, VA — 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) today announced that Patrick Mahomes is championing 15 and FARE, as the beneficiary of this year’s My Cause My Cleats. 15 and FARE is a partnership between both organizations that focuses on bringing the FARE Neighborhoods public health initiative and FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training to the Kansas City, Missouri area with the goal of connecting food allergy patients with resources and information to help them manage their disease. In tandem, the partnership will provide FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training to area restaurants, enabling safer dining experiences for those individuals and families living with food allergies.

“I’m proud to use this year’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign to support 15 and the Mahomies and our latest initiative, ‘15 and FARE,’” said Patrick Mahomes. “This program is focused on bringing FARE Neighborhoods to Kansas City to ensure that all families have better access to the care and resources needed to manage food allergies. This issue is personal to me and my family, and I’m excited to be part of a partnership that’s working to create a safer and more supportive community for all.”

Through the My Cause My Cleats initiative, NFL players wear custom-designed cleats to demonstrate support of a particular cause. Patrick Mahomes’ cleats will be auctioned through the NFL Foundation, with the proceeds benefiting 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to support the rollout of 15 and FARE.

“We are deeply honored that Patrick Mahomes has chosen to support 15 and FARE through My Cause My Cleats,” said Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of FARE. “This critical partnership connects those managing food allergy with resources helping ensure patients, caregivers, and physicians are ready to act. Together, we’re raising awareness of the seriousness of this disease and improving food allergy safety in the community. We are grateful to both Patrick and Brittany Mahomes for their dedication to shining a light on the needs of the food allergy community.”

Patrick Mahomes’ one-of-a-kind cleats will be available at auction on the NFL My Cause My Cleats website in the coming weeks.

About 15 and the Mahomies Foundation

15 and the Mahomies is dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Foundation supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes. It was established by NFL MVP, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in 2019.

About FARE

FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is the leading nonprofit organization that empowers the food allergy patient across the journey of managing their disease. FARE delivers innovation by focusing on three strategic pillars—advocacy, research, and education—united by the through line of health equity. FARE’s initiatives accelerate the future of food allergy through effective policies and legislation, novel strategies toward prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and building awareness and community. For more information, visit FoodAllergy.org.