Goodie Two Shoes Foundation
November 2010

GTSF celebrates make a difference day  Pepsi Refresh Logo 

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!

 

Giveaway 2010 TONY  

 
 
 
Special thanks to our generous community partners:

The Orleans Arena
Boys & Girls Clubs of HendersonGiveaway 2010
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 & PhotographyGiveaway 2010

& Apple Tree Wear

you walked, it rocked!All Stars 

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!!

 

RW - Nikki w/ShrinerRW - Justin Timberlake!!RW - Tony/FIJI Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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 

 
              RW Sponsors      Volunteers
                     Toys 4 Smiles      RW Sponsors

                    volunteer      Sponsors

             Sponsors       Nikki w/Shriner

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.
 
For more information or to recommend someone, please contact [email protected].

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
GTSF Shoemobile
The GTSF Shoemobile is on the move! 

Recent Distributions:
October 23rd - 8th Annual Giveaway
1,614 children

West Preparatory Academy 
300 Children
 
Upcoming Distributions:  
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.
Volume 1   Issue 4
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!
In This Issue
Celebrating Make a Difference Day
Rockin' Walk 2010
We're looking for a few good MEN!
Inventory Needs
How to Get Involved
World's Largest Margarita benefiting 
Goodie Two Shoes!

 Ricardo'slogo

when ordering a
"World's Largest Margarita" recipe margarita, and Ricardo's will donate $1 to GTSF NOW through December 31st!

On October 18th, 2010 Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant 
(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!
PGA Pro
Charlie Hoffman  supports GTSF

Charlie Hoffman 

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!

  

volunteer spotlight


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!!

 
community corner

Curious about what other local organizations are doing for our community?

Check this out!

 

 Tarkanian Basketball logo


 
On December 14, 2010, the Tarkanian Basketball Academy will host the Hospitality Basketball Tournament to benefit Goodie Two Shoes!
 
 
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? 
 
Key to the City 
 
Our programs depend on the support of community volunteers like you!
 Please contact [email protected] 
for more information on how you can get involved!

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Goodie Two Shoes Foundation
(702) 617-4027