Steelers Style, the team's annual fashion show featuring players and their families showing off the latest fashions, will take place on Friday, October 10 at 6 p.m. at Stage AE.
The Steelers announced the co-captains for this year's high-energy show, with safety DeShon Elliott and receiver DK Metcalf handling the honor.
"It's cool. I have always been recognized for my taste in fashion," said Elliott. "Just to have the chance to co-chair it is special. I am excited for it."
The theme of this year's show is 'There's No Place Like Home,' which is inspired by the Wizard of Oz and a homage to the people of Pittsburgh. And Steelers fans know there is no place like home, as Acrisure Stadium is always electric on game day.
Steelers Style, which is presented by Amazon, Neighborhood Ford Store, PNC, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, is co-chaired by Art and Greta Rooney and Mike and Kiya Tomlin.
Steelers Style, which is the team's largest annual fundraiser, benefits UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Cancer Bridges and the Chuck Noll Foundation.
"To do it for the charities, that is special and really cool," said Elliott. "As players, we are blessed to play this game. But to be able to give back to the community as well, it is really cool."
There will also be an online auction, presented by Acrisure, that will benefit the three charities.
Items in the auction include signed items and memorabilia from current players, an exclusive private tour of the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum, a chance to design the next Terrible Towel, autographed Limited Edition Terrible Towels, tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's performance of the Nutcracker and a private backstage tour, and more. The auction will run from noon on Oct. 8 though noon on Oct. 17.
About the charities:
UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program: The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program, established in 2000, is the first of its kind and largest ongoing clinical service and research program that focuses on diagnosis, evaluation and management of sports-related concussion in athletes of all levels. Led by Michael Collins, PhD, the program's internationally known team of clinicians and researchers are world leaders in studying the neurocognitive effects of sports-related concussion and pioneering the development of better methods of post-concussion evaluation to determine when it is safe for an athlete to return to sports. The team provides oversight and consultation to assist sports teams' medical staff in making objective return-to-play decisions after the occurrence of sports-related concussion.
Cancer Bridges: Cancer Bridges supports those impacted by cancer through a variety of free programs and services and has been a proud beneficiary of Steelers Style since 1992. The organization provides a warm and welcoming environment for everyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, survivors, and those who have a loved one with cancer or have experienced the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Cancer Bridges serves individuals of all ages and offers nearly 200 programs monthly, providing emotional, social, and informational tools for adults, youth, and families through counseling sessions, support groups, health and wellness programs, social activities, and more.
Chuck Noll Foundation: The Steelers launched the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research in 2016 to support continued research and education regarding brain injuries and treatment of sports-related concussions. The Foundation funds research that it believes is the most promising in the area of sports-related concussions and related conditions. To help best evaluate which research programs to fund, some of the most renowned neurosurgeons in the country serve on a national medical advisory panel.
