Right now Gates contributes to the Luchadores on the field, but off the field Gates' agent and the Colorado Yeti have setup a small foundation called the "Yetigates Foundation". This organization will support warm clothes for people throughout Colorado. Gates has lived largely in areas with warmer climates such as southern California and Tijuana (with the exception of Kansas City for a brief moment), so when visiting Colorado after being drafted by the Yeti, he was astonished by how many people just didn't have the proper clothing for the elements the state has to throw at its citizens. So the basis is that every pass deflection Gates gets (with Tijuana or Colorado), he donates $5,000. For every interception it's a $25,000 donation. And if Gates gets an MVP or DPOY, then he matches every single dollar donated for the entire next football season. The "Yetigates Foundation" will hopefully be a strong partner within the community and provide for many of those in need with something basic, but essential.
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