Hoops 4 Hope game in Africa. Peep #42 gold who’s playing shoeless. You can help . . .
Read info on these non-profit organizations below, all of which collect sneakers for needy, sometimes shoeless, kids worldwide:
www.hoopsafrica.org
View video of the Hoops 4 Hope program in Africa at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsGE5TdTlhU
www.samaritansfeet.org
They are now selling their own line and offer two pairs for $29.99. You keep one, the other goes directly to a child’s feet.
Find the “contact us” page and write to them before mailing a box. They only accept donations certain parts of the year.
December 31st, 2007 at 11:55 pm
chris says:
bob,
this is so great.. u do so much for these kids, and how fulfilling was it for them to name a court after you? (not that u do anything for recognition) damn man, if any of us could just be half the person u are, we would make such an impact..
much love, peace and success for u and the bounce fam in the 08..
i def got atleast 1 or 2 pairs that i have worn once or never to contribute.. im on that shit..
January 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Claude says:
Man, EVERYBODY has too many sneakers. All except for them. Thanks for the info.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Ray says:
Samaritan’s Feet is an amazing organization. They make trips to very poor areas across the global to donate sneakers to people without shoes.
For most of these people the sneakers make the difference between being able to walk to get water or walk for food and work or just survival. Imagine living without shoes in the US where the roads are at least paved.
If the children get to play basketball as well and it raises their spirits that’s even better.
I know the founder of Samaritan’s Feet and he is one exceptional guy. Gave up a corporate job to devote his life to this worthy cause. He’s a damn good basketball player as well. Took his passion for sneakers and did something with it to make the world a better place.
The sneakers they are now producing look great and are unique, nothing exactly like them in the market so if your a collector then get one give one, but more importantly consider helping others if you fortunate in life to even afford to have shoes.
January 1st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love says:
For all those out there, Ray above is my oldest brother, and the one person who inspired me to get into sneaker culture as i did when i was coming up as a shorty. mad love to him for dropping a comment on behalf of samaritan’s feet.
my brother will also boast that he taught me all the tricks i know, but i’ll leave that one alone . . .
January 1st, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Jeremy Ripley says:
Ray…Whattup man!
I’ve got 12-15 pairs of size 13 adi. and Nike training and hoops sneakers going to these organizations soon.
January 1st, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Bakar says:
Yo, this is a great way to kick off 2k8. I myself should tone down my sneaker habit and help the less fortunate. They’re better off on the feet of a hoopin’ kid than collecting dust in my closet… and who knows, maybe that kid will end up averaging 20/5/5.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
MK Kanopp says:
I am looking for info on your recycling program to make a ground covering from sneakers.
Thank You,
MKK
March 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Allen Ginnett aka that "dude" reppin shawn kemp hard says:
Im looking to send some reebok kamikaze’s to the cause, we need more shawn kemps!
March 24th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Drew Peets says:
Damn I wish I knew about this when I was moving outta Charlotte NC!!! I had mad kicks I could have handed off on. I think I’ll have to just pack a box and make it happen.
Good looks Bob…
PS - when you gonna break out the Bulls Bob Love jersey?
March 24th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love says:
drew-
you know i sent a package to someone recently with the return address “bob love” and they told me they thought it was from the former bulls great at first! i have a whole new appreciation for homedude since watching him talk in “Black Magic” about overcoming his speech impediment to play in the NBA. he’s the man!