Georgie defensive tackle Michael Barnett has launched his campaign to raise money for pancreatic cancer, a cause that is close to him due to his uncle’s passing.
Barnett, a five-year Bulldog, just wrapped up his last collegiate season and is looking forward to beginning his professional career.
Out of Ridgeville, South Carolina, Barnett is a part of a senior class at Georgia that enjoyed 44 wins, which ties for the most ever in the school’s history.
With his platform on the cusp of becoming even larger, Barnett wants to help raise money for a cause that is very important to him.
He is asking that you make a pledge to donate for every bench press rep that he completes at Georgia’s Pro-Day, which is taking place in March.
recently lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. I’d greatly appreciate your support in helping me honor his memory by making a pledge for every bench press rep I complete. You can support my campaign by clicking here: https://t.co/xKRKBJ8i2Y
— Michael Barnett Jr.™ (@mjbarnettjr) February 19, 2020
The money will be going to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, an organization that is dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer on research, clinical initiatives, patient services & advocacy.
Barnett explains his mission in his own words here:
Pancreatic Cancer is known as the world’s toughest cancer. Unfortunately, I’ve had first hand experience with that reality. My uncle recently lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. It was really hard to see what he and our family went through, and I want to do what I can to help make sure others have a fighting chance.
That’s why, in my uncle’s honor, as I take the next step toward achieving my NFL dream, I have made an important decision to use my performance at Georgia’s Pro Day to support Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and their urgent mission to save lives. PanCAN attacks pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy.
Please join me by making your pledge. Together we can bring hope to the pancreatic cancer community!
To donate, visit Barnett’s page at PledgeIt.org.