The Western Michigan football team takes the field on Thursday night for some MACtion against the Toledo Rockets. For the big game, the Broncos will be joining in Breast Cancer Awareness month with some incredible helmets paying tribute and honoring those who suffer from the disease.
Western Michigan previously honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a matte black helmet that included a bright pink logo. This time around, the helmets have an updated touch and a more modern, unique look.
The Broncos’ helmetsĀ are black with gold speckles and a golden logo. the center stripe is where the tribute grabs your attention.
On the stripe, words like “fight, love, beauty, brave, sister, aunt, grandmother, mom, daughter, hope friend, celebrate life, courage, and believe” can all be seen. The Broncos unveiled their special helmets with a promo video on social media.
Primetime Unis#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/L5mHypfjRp
— WMU Football (@WMU_Football) October 24, 2018
These are uniforms that are definitely ready for prime time.
You can check out a more detailed look in the press photos below:
A closer look at our helmets tonight in support of Breast Cancer Awareness #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/a8MNDlgHFq
— WMU Football (@WMU_Football) October 25, 2018
Kickoff between the Broncos and Rockets at Waldo Stadium is set to take place at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
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