Goodie Two Shoes Foundation
August 2010
Welcome!
 
Greetings!

Thank you for expressing interest in the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation.  It is only through the support and involvement of our community and individuals such as yourself that we continue to thrive and develop, and make a difference in the lives of children in need.   
 
So, to better keep you up to date on all things Goodie Two Shoes, we are pleased to launch this new monthly newsletter! From fundraising to grants, distributions to volunteering, shoes to smiles, you'll find everything you need to know about the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation right here.
are you ready to walk?!All Stars 
Put your best foot forward at the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation's inaugural Rockin' Walk, hosted by the TPC Summerlin Golf Course and the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, and you just might find yourself up close and personal with Justin Timberlake and 132 PGA Tour Professionals!
 
 
Be sure to register as either an individual, family or team/team member, as soon as possible.  Space is limited, register today!
 
Interested in being an on-course sponsor at the Walk?  Contact Nikki Berti at 702-617-4027 for more information.
 
 Find us on Facebook Invite your friends!
 
Interested in becoming a team captain?
Team captains are the key to the success of the Rockin' Walk.  By starting your own team and recruiting participating team members, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference!  Join us for an informational open house Thursday, August 19 between 3pm - 7pm.  Learn more about the Walk and how you can lead the way! AND, if you start a team at the meeting, you'll receive a special appreciation GIFT!!
 
For more information or to RSVP for the Team Captain Open House, please call (702) 617-4027.

Charlie Hoffman Tournament

Play A Round with Charlie Hoffman
PGA TOUR winner, UNLV alum and Las Vegas resident Charley Hoffman is proud to announce the Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am, in conjunction with the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Participants of the Pro-Am will enjoy the unique opportunity to play a round of golf inside the ropes of an official PGA TOUR tournament, alongside a professional PGA TOUR player.
 
Monday, October 18, 1 pm
TPC Summerlin
 
1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Cost: $2,000 per player and $7,000 for a foursome
 
 
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit four 
non-profit organizations, including Goodie Two Shoes!
 
For questions and to register for the event, contact Erica Lee at 702.589.4949 or [email protected]

gearing up for the Pepsi Refresh Logo8th annual giveaway 

On the fourth Saturday of
every October, National Make A
Difference Day, GTSF proudly hosts
its annual cornerstone event, the Goodie Two Shoes Giveaway.

Over 2,000 disadvantaged children from more than a dozen Southern Nevada Boys & Girls Clubs will be bussed to the Giveaway location, where retail professionals will size their feet and Goodie Two Shoes community volunteers will assist them in selecting any pair of shoes of their choice, from our large stock of traveling inventory. In addition, the children age 5 to 17, will receive socks, backpacks, school supplies, a commemorative t-shirt, lunch and more!
law for laces shoe drive 
 
GTSF is challenging ALL Las Vegas law firms to participate in our Law for Laces Shoe Drive!! All you need to do is donate 5 or more pairs of new, boxed and tagged sneakers (any size) to GTSF by September 1st, and your office will be entered into our Law for Laces office lunch drawing for up to 25 people!
 
The firm that donates the most pairs of new shoes will win an office lunch for up to 25, acknowledgement in In Business, AND the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation BEST FOOT FORWARD trophy, which comes with "Best Philanthropic Firm" bragging rights!! It's a great way to give back to the community, promote your firm's social responsibility and truly impact children in need!
 
If your firm would like to participate, please send your name, firm name, and contact information to:
 
 
Your firm will then be listed on this Law for Laces participant/running tally page!

No time for shopping? Support the drive by making a donation! Every $25 outfits a child in need! Click HERE to make a donation today!

have you heard        the word?                       People across the country are buzzing about GTSF! Want to catch up? Just visit these links to see what you've missed: 

events, fundraising and sponsors
This has been an amazing year for the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation. We would like to thank all of our supporters and sponsors for helping us raise over $60,000 since January! 
 
Rummage Sale & Bazaar - $626 
Art n' Sole - $3,532
2nd Annual Evening of Heart n' Sole - $55,872
 
M Resort Spa Casino
NV Energy
Wells Fargo
United HealthCare
Southern Wine & Spirits
Western Mailing Services
The Law Offices of Snell and Wilmer
Xyience
Farmers Insurance
Wyndam Vacation Ownership
Bank of America
Andre Agassi Foundation for Education
Zappos.com
Volume 1   Issue 1
We've out fitted
4,426
disadvantaged children with new shoes, socks, and more so far this year!
 
Nearly 14,000 children outfitted since 2003!
In This Issue
Are You Ready to WALK?
Play Golf on an Official PGA Course!
8th Annual Goodie Two Shoes Giveaway
Law for Laces
Have you Heard?
Community Sponsors
GTSF at the
 All-Star game!
 
Nikki Berti
 
On July 11, Nikki Berti traveled to Anaheim, CA to be honored as one of People Magazine's
 "All-Stars Among Us."
After 7,500 nominees and 1.7 million votes, Nikki was chosen to represent the Colorado Rockies in the "All Stars Amoung Us" campaign!  You can
 see the pre-game presentation in the
 "Have You Heard the Word" section of
this newsletter.
stepping into
our future 
Key to the City
 The GTSF Shoe Mobile hits the road to reach thousands of children in need!  In December 2009, GTSF acquired a 48-foot custom built "shoe-store-on-wheels," which allows us to take our programming directly to children in need on-site at their school or referring organization!
Justin Timberlake supports GTSF! 
 
Purchase tickets for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, and 50% of the net proceeds will be
 donated to GTSF!
  
 
Click HERE to purchase tickets and help support GTSF.  Don't forget
to enter the promo
code "GTSF"! 
 
awards & 
 recognition
 
Key to the City
 
GTSF: 
USA Today "Encore" Award
 
Nikki Berti:
Key to the City of
 Las Vegas (pictured)
 
People Magazine
 "All-Stars Amoung Us" Finalist (CO Rockies)
interested in
volunteering? 
 
Key to the City 
 
Our programs run on the support of community volunteers like you!  Please contact [email protected] for more information on how you can get involved with GTSF!
programming & distributions

Nikki at Angels Stadium-Press Box

 Recent Distributions:
Sunflower Headstart
147 children
 
Back-to-School Fair
 200 children
 
Upcoming Distributions:
September 18
September 24
October 23
 December 20 
 
If your company or organization would
like to sponsor a shoe distribution, please contact the GTSF office.

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