2024

City Walls Detroit - DeCleated Colossal NFL Draft Project, in association with non-profit “Detroit Impact” and Downtown Detroit Courtyard by Marriott

 Step 1 - The Submission

Choosing the connected non-profit and inspiration for the cleat.

Detroit Impact (click here to learn more)

I chose Detroit Impact Inc. because it is associated with specifically theCody Rouge Neighborhood. This neighborhood holds a special place in myheart, my dad grew up here, I did one of my first outdoor murals here and Ihad the pleasure of meeting and talking to many in the community thattouched me. So much so, towards the end of that mural they reallyembraced me when my dad had a stroke - it'll mean more to me than theywill ever know. Detroit Impact is so important because it is a place wherekids can explore their dreams and learn something new in a safe space. Itprovides the children and parents with the resources they need to pursuetheir future whatever that may be. Volunteers, community, positivity,support, and guidance is what makes this program essential to CodyRouge and the surrounding areas.

Step 2 - The delivery

Step 3 - Projection

Step 4 - Painting

Step 5 - Finish

Step 6 - The Un-Veiling

Step 7 - Placement

Courtyard Marriott - Downtown Detroit, a few blocks away from the NFL Draft Main Stage.

ADDITIONAL:

VR provided by Detroit’s very own - PinkTeddy (click here to learn more)

Watch video here. (click here)

Step 8 - Collaboration with Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit

15 Hand Painted Footballs for Raffle, giveaways and clients/ VIP guests.

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Step 9 - Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit VIP NFL Draft Event

This was an amazing experience, great memories, and I am grateful for it all.

Step 10 - The Auction

All Proceeds go to the non-profit chosen, Detroit Impact.

The Cleat was Auctioned/Sold to Sachse Construction Company for $10,000, this is the company who works with Bedrock Detroit often and has built most of downtown Detroit.