Vestal, N.Y. (WBNG Binghamton) -- The Vestal girls varsity tennis team is hosting a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls at Sam's Club on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Soles4Souls and the Vestal girls tennis team will be collecting new or gently worn footwear and/or donations to make a tangible difference through the gift of shoes. Every donation will support the charity's initiative to distribute shoes to those in need.
"With tragedies such as the earthquakes in countries like Haiti and Japan, on top of the enormous needs elsewhere, we can use the estimated 1.5 billion shoes taking up space in the closets of ordinary people to change the world one pair at a time," said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey. "We need partners like the Vestal Girls Tennis Team to get behind Soles4Souls. Donating shoes is one of the most simple yet profound acts you can do, because it will greatly improve someone's life in the most difficult of times."
Shoes can be dropped off at Sam's Club on Sunday, November 20th. They can also be dropped off in front of Vestal High School or at Vestal Middle School until November 30th.
People and companies interested in donating can visit the organization's website at www.giveshoes.org.
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