BCNY International - Synclaire Brands Donates More Than 70000 Pairs Of Children's Shoes...
Thursday, February 04, 2010
...To Soles4Souls Inc, The Shoe Charity For Haitian Earthquake Victims
Nashville, TN/ New York, NY /PRAvenueNW/ -- BCNY International / Synclaire Brands announced late Thursday it will donate more than 70,000 pairs of infants and childrens shoes to Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to distributing new and gently worn shoes to those in need all over the world. The shoes are in support of Soles4Souls commitment to send more than 1.3 Million pairs of shoes to the devastated region.
Soles4Souls has partnered with other organizations on the ground in Haiti to transport and distribute the aid. More than 30,000 pairs of shoes, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, have already been distributed in Haiti. The shoe charity announced it will continue to send aid to the region throughout 2010 as part of their sustainable efforts to rebuild the country.
“The mission to bring hope to the people of Haiti is well underway,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “With the help of our friends at BCNY International / Synclaire Brands, Haitian’s can begin to rebuild their lives and look forward to a brighter day.”
“As a company and as individuals, we have always been committed to Souls4Soles in all of their global efforts and we will continue to support their generosity around the world in distributing footwear to those in need,” said Evan Cagner, President BCNY International / Synclaire Brands. “When we saw what happened in Haiti, we knew we had to do something for the children. They are the future of Haiti and hopefully the footwear will help them,” said Bruce Cagner, CEO BCNY International / Synclaire Brands.
For more information on how to get involved and donate to the victims in Haiti, visit www.giveshoes.org.
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About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. We distribute these shoes, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.
About BCNY International / Synclaire Brands BCNY International is a New York-based fashion footwear manufacturer, servicing and supplying the major North American retailers with womens, kids and mens product. Synclaire Brands is New York-based company that is the footwear licensee for such brands as Kors Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Paris Blues, True Jackson, and Garanimals.
Contact:
Elizabeth Kirk, Soles4Souls, 615-391-5723, elizabethk@giveshoes.org Evan Cagner, BCNY International / Synclaire Brands, 212-695-5959, ecagner@bcnyintl.com
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