Kindness.
It’s something that is truly lacking in our world today. Something that is so simple, yet so hard to find. Something that is often missing in everyday life, yet desired and desperately needed by many.
Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has changed that, though.
Now, don’t think for one second that will have any impact on his play on the field. Not for a second. Opposing quarterbacks still stand no chance against Heyward, and his kindness won’t be shared with them.
But when it comes to those in the Pittsburgh community, his kindness has been plentiful this season, and he isn’t finished yet.
Heyward was the Steelers Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2021, the fourth time he was nominated for the prestigious national award. The award recognizes a player’s off-the-field community service, as well as his playing excellence. And there is no doubt Heyward shines in both areas.
He has done so much in the past thought the kindness of his heart, and in conjunction with his foundation The Heyward House, but this year he is taking it even further.
Heyward and The Heyward House launched Cam’s Kindness Week the final week of September, a time for him to give back in multiple ways.
“I can’t say enough about what Cam does in the community with The Heyward House,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “We’re just so honored to be associated with that guy and the way that he
