GTSF celebrates make a difference day
The 8th Annual Goodie Two Shoes Giveaway was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to tremendous support from our sponsors and over 300 community volunteers, 1,614 children received NEW shoes and socks, PLUS a backpack full of school supplies, event t-shirt, toy, lunch, and celebrity autographs - all in just 8 hours!
Special thanks to our generous community partners:
The Orleans Arena
Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson
After School All-Stars
St. Jude's Children's Ranch
NFL Professional Athletes Foundation
Wells Fargo
NV Energy
NFLPA Retired Players - Las Vegas Chapter
Union Pacific Railroad Foundation
Speedway Children's Charities
The Las Vegas Review Journal
The Las Vegas Wranglers
The Vons Foundation
Infinity Photo
Millennium Awards & Photography
& Apple Tree Wear |
you walked, it rocked!
A BIG "THANK YOU!" to all the individuals, teams and corporate sponsors whom participated in the first ever Goodie Two Shoes Rockin' Walk at TPC Summerlin!! Through your participation and generous support, we raised over $12,500, and collected over 200 pairs of new athletic shoes for children in need!!
Myrtle Tate Elementary School, led by their amazing team captain, Lorraine Martin, was our top fundraising team. "THANK YOU" Team Tate for raising over $700 on behalf of the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation!!
Special Thanks to:
Justin Timberlake Shriner's Hospitals for Children Open
TPC Summerlin
M Resort
Zappos.com
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
98.5 KLUC/KYDZ Radio AM
The Morning Blend - Channel 13
Emcee - Shawn Tempesta
National Anthem Singer - Danielle Usiak
Nellis AFB Color Guard
Rockin' Walk Committee Chair - Gus Farias
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UNLV students lend a helping hand
Students participating in UNLV's Leadership and Civic Engagement studies program are lending their support to GTSF this holiday season. As a final class project, the students will sponsor an Angel Tree shoe drive to benefit GTSF.
The Angel Tree will be located in the UNLV Student Union, available to any and all students who wish to support GTSF! |
we're looking for a few good men!
Goodie Two Shoes is looking for a few good men willing to lend their support to a great cause!
If you or someone you know is an active, single man, age 55 and over, with a great attitude, award-winning smile and giving philanthropic spirit, then we'd like to talk to you/him about our February Silver Fox Bachelor Auction. |
inventory needs
Looking for a different way to support our mission? Goodie Two Shoes works from a supply of NEW, quality athletic shoes ranging from children's size 11.5 to adult size 11.
We are currently in need of:
Boys/Girls child size 11.5 or Mens adult size 6.5
For more information on how to make a donation, please contact [email protected].
**Please, no toddler or infant shoes. |
programming & distributions
| The GTSF Shoemobile is on the move! |
Recent Distributions:
October 23rd - 8th Annual Giveaway
1,614 children
West Preparatory Academy 300 Children 500 children December 20th - Maaco Bowl
If your company or organization would
like to sponsor a shoe distribution, please
contact the GTSF office at 702/617-4027. |
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We've outfitted
6,645 disadvantaged children with new shoes, socks, and more so far this year! We strive to reach 10,000 children annually! |
World's Largest Margarita benefiting
when ordering a
"World's Largest Margarita" recipe margarita, and Ricardo's will donate $1 to GTSF NOW through December 31st!
(4930 W Flamingo Road) claimed the Guiness World Record for "World's Largest Margarita," - 7,627 gallons! And, they're still celebrating with a giving spirit....
There's no donation limit,
so bring your friends and family to Ricardo's, and spread the word!
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PGA Pro
Charlie Hoffman supports GTSF
The Charley Hoffman Foundation's inaugural Vegas Pro-AM Tournament raised $12,500 for GTSF, and four additional
Vegas-based charitable organizations! A BIG Thank You to Charley & Stacy!
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Yolanda Benito
of NV Energy
We would like to thank Yolanda for all of her hard work with GTSF! In just a few short months, she has volunteered over 25 hours at GTSF distribution events.
Thanks to NV Energy's Dollars-for-Doers program, Yolanda has earned a $250 donation for Goodie Two Shoes!
THANK YOU YOLANDA!! |
Curious about what other local organizations are doing for our community?
Check this out!
The Academy will donate a generous portion of the tournament proceeds to GTSF as well as sponsor a shoe donation drive!
For more information about the tournament, click here. |
interested in
volunteering?
Our programs depend on the support of community volunteers like you!
for more information on how you can get involved! |
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