Shoe Boxers

You can bid on shoes donated by Sharon Stone, Lucy Liu, Alonzo Mourning, Jessica Simpson and others to benefit Soles 4 Soles.

Soles 4 Soles has a simple mission statement:

Shoe People Helping the World™: Why We Do What We Do

We have a simple mission: to impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. We are partnering with charities and governments around the world to provide a basic (yet indispensable) gift that most of us take for granted.

You can help us in many ways: donating your own shoes, donating cash for freight, hosting a shoe drive, or even donating your time as a volunteer. As shoe industry professionals, we are working hard to use the resources at our disposal to make a difference — but we need your help (and your shoes) to reach out to the world.

The bidding begins on May 14th on Ebay.

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Yesterday I couldn’t think of a thing to write on my blog. I had total writer’s block. And I suppose that was for a reason, because I got the most remarkable comment left on that post. It wasn’t about designer shoes, or what the new trend was. Rather it addressed the needs of children in Africa for shoes. Please read on.

Katelyn Clapham has started a wonderful fund raising drive:

Problem
In rural areas of Africa, schools are widely dispersed and public transportation is scarce, forcing girls to travel long distances to and from school daily. The scorching roads and risk of diseases, like hookworm, make shoes a necessity. Going to school barefoot can also be a source of embarrassment, keeping girls from speaking up in class and getting the most from their education. Unfortunately, the cost of shoes is more than many families can afford.

The Gift
Your donation of $14 will set a girl in Africa on the path to success by providing a pair of sturdy shoes to ease her long journey to school. Her new shoes will also boost her confidence to participate fully in her education. In the words of one student in Ghana who received a pair of shoes from CAMFED: “I now look as neat and proud as any other school-girl.”
Educating girls is the quickest route to alleviating poverty in Africa, but the direct costs of education, including shoes, keep millions of girls out of school each year. Give your loved one a gift that will ensure that one more girl receives the education she needs to lift herself and her family out of poverty. Your donation will also help strengthen the economy in these rural areas of Africa as CAMFED buys items locally whenever possible.

See it here

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I’m all about shoe shopping. And shoe shopping for a worthy cause makes it all the more satifsying. This is the third instance I have come across recently of shoes for causes. QVC has their annual shoe sale blitz for Breast Cancer and recently Heather Mills had celebrities like Pam Anderson donate shoes for auction to MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
Check out 2 noteworthy causes:

1. TOMS Benefiting South American Children. Buy a pair of their shoes, they get one too!

According to Elle:
A case of burnout blossomed into a full-blown epiphany when entrepreneur/Amazing Race 2 cast member Blake Mycoskie’s extended South American sabbatical led to true love…and heartbreak. The love was for the people and the culture (particularly the Argentinean pastimes of tango, sailing, and polo), while the heartbreak was caused by the extreme poverty he saw in villages and cities throughout his journey. Enter TOMS (short for “tomorrow”), a colorful, unisex take on the ubiquitous slip-on Argentine utility shoe (think Vans, but lighter). The company’s motto, “To make life more comfortable,” extends beyond the wearer to envelop an overarching corporate mission: For each pair of TOMS sold, a South American child in need gets a pair as well.
Plus the shoes look comfy and a practical choice for spring summer casual wear.

2. AEROSOLES
A portion of the proceeds from their Yanky Andy and Fine N Andy shoes will be donated to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, a protram of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer, but with proper screening, it’s largely preventable. Screening can also find the disease an an early state, when it is curable 90% of the time. While men and women are diagnosed with colon cancer in virtually equal numbers, women often underestimate their risk. Learn more about colorectal cancer and how you can contribute to research and awareness programs at NCCRA.org.

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Pam Anderson, not necessarily known for her shoes, donated a pair of hers to Heather Mills (wife of Sir Paul McCartney of Beatles fame) celebrity shoe auction to benefit MAG.

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations providing conflict-affected countries with a real chance for a better future.

Says MAG, “We clear the remnants of conflict from some of the world’s poorest nations, we educate and employ local people and help provide solutions for those trapped by poverty and economic devastation through no fault of their own.”

The auction is being hosted by Ebay where you too can bid on a pair of Pam Anderson’s signed Stella McCartney Stilettos.

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I really don’t need a reason to shop, but I always feel better when my hard earned cash is going to a worthy cause. So I’ve gotten my pink Stila lipgloss and Philosophy shower gel emblazoned with a pink ribbon that I buy every October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. But, I figure I have bigger fish to fry. So I did a search for shoes in honor of the month. Stuart Weitzman has an entire auction of the most gorgeous shoes for the cause. Designed by models, the shoes reflect their personality and style. But the perfect shoe to reflect Breast Cancer Awareness is the pink pump designed by model Bar Rafaeli. The description on www.stuartweitzman.com says: This beautifully simple pink shoe, topped off by a pink ribbon meant to symbolize breast cancer awareness (and adorned with Swarovski crystals), is a reflection of this model’s minimalist (but gorgeous) taste. Bar also signed the sole of the shoe, as well as a photograph of herself. They are $325, and I’m tempted to bid on them myself. But how often would I wear a pink pump. Although, I rarely ask myself that when making other shoe purchases.

Shoebuy.com is giving making a contribution to the cause from all sales of pink shoes this month. Lots of categories to choose from – children’s, dressy, boots and more.

Even Avon has a flip flop for $10 with proceeds going to the research for the cure.

I’m not a golfer, but I swore that if I ever took up the sport, I would look pretty darn good out there on the green.
I can’t believe I found golf shoes adorned with pink. How cute are these?
Not to be forgotten is QVC, who each year does a major sale of shoes with net proceeds that go to breast cancer research and education.
Shop with a conscience!

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