The NFL is currently in the midst of its “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign, where players promote the issues they support by placing messages on their shoes. For Browns tight end David Njoku, the cause recently became personal to him: supporting the American Burn Association.
Njoku has opened up about the severe burns he sustained recently and wants to raise awareness to prevent others from sustaining such injuries and to ensure they receive proper treatment if they do. I believe.
“I light a bonfire every Friday,” Njoku says in the article. Video released by the Browns. “Meditate a little, put on some music, and relax.” I was having a campfire and ran out of the normal lighter fluid I use to soak wood, so I used another lighter fluid. It wasn’t the spray type, it was the spray type. I sprayed it and waited a bit and it exploded when it ignited, so I guess the spray was still in the air. The fire came to my wrist and then exploded in my face. It happened so quickly that I didn’t really feel the pain.”
Njoku’s doctor said that about 17 to 18 per cent of his body’s surface area was burned, which he described as “probably the most painful burn”. Doctors also advised Njoku not to play that Sunday, but Njoku said he decided to play anyway.
“My recommendation was not to play,” he said. “David was tough and David wanted to play.”
Njoku said he has heard from many victims who are aware of their scars, which is why they posted graphic photos of their burns to let others know they are not alone. He said that he wanted people to know about it. And I want to represent the community of burn victims who have overcome their injuries while raising awareness.