It’s that wonderful time of year again. The leaves are turning colors, the air is crisp and cool and Red Wing Shoes is working closely with our team this year to help the homeless in the Twin Cities. I am very excited to announce our ninth annual philanthropic event, Our Hearts to Your Soles.
The event will take place the Tuesday before Thanksgiving on November 25 from 5:30pm to 7:45pm. We have a new location for the event this year – The Dorothy Day Center at 183 Old 6th Street in Saint Paul.
We are once again providing the financial support for the event, and Dr. Silverman will be on hand to assist with evaluations and consultations. Dr. Silverman said he’s looking forward to the annual event.
“Our Hearts To Your Soles is a wonderful event that I look forward to each year, and this year is no different,” said Dr. Silverman. “Last year’s event was very successful, and I worked with so many wonderful people who helped make sure everything ran smoothly. The plans are still in their early stages, but we’ve already had a number of people volunteer to help out, and I see no reason why this year’s event can’t be the best yet.”
Topping last year’s event will be a tall task, as OHTYS 2013 set a personal best of 445 individuals fitted with a new pair of shoes. In addition to the new pairs of shoes, the event was also able to provide more than 300 hats and 600 pairs of socks for individuals in need.
Dr. Silverman said his favorite moment from the 2013 event occurred when he saw an 8-year-old girl receive a brand new pair of shoes. He said her smile and the generosity of others really helps keep life in perspective.
“This event always brings so many people together,” said Dr. Silverman. “It’s a rewarding experience for all involved.”
We Need Volunteers
We still need volunteers for the event, so if you’re free on the 25th and want to help a good cause, let us know. We are looking for people to help open boxes, lace shoes, assist with shoe fittings and of course set up and clean up.
We are going to begin setting up for the event at 3pm so everything will be in order when the event kicks off at 5:30pm. You don’t need to show up at 3pm or stay until clean up is done to help, just send us an email to info@anklefootmd.com with your availability, and we will work with your schedule. All we ask volunteers to bring is a smile, a Minnesota work ethic, and any recyclable shopping bags you can find to help attendees carry their old shoes when they leave.
If you want to help with this cause but can’t make it to the event, have no fear! You can make a donation of your choosing on the Our Hearts To Your Soles website. For as little as $15, you can provide an individual with a new pair of shoes, socks and a free foot examination at a time when they need it most.
If you have any questions about the event, please let us know by sending an email to info@anklefootmd.com or by commenting on the blog post or social media.