Haiti was hit by a second earthquake this morning (measuring 6.1) as the country reels from the devastating 7.0 earthquake only eight days ago. Last week’s quake killed an estimated 200,000 people, left 250,000 injured and made 1.5 million people homeless. Out of respect for those who have lost loved ones, their shelter and life’s basic necessities UNDRCRWN joins the rest of the world in grieving the tremendous losses to the people of Haiti.
Starting today, UNDRCRWN releases the “Assist Haiti” T-shirt for the Haiti Relief Effort. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to YELE HAITI which is the organization supported by Wyclef Jean. Throughout the week of January 20th through January 27th, UNDRCRWN will also be donating 5% of their total web sales to YELE HAITI. The shirts retail for $20 and are now available at UNDRCRWN’s digital shop
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On a more personal note, I became fascinated with Haiti’s windswept Atlantic voodoo charm after reading a piece written by Mischa Berlinski about zombification in the country. I was considering a visit there this summer. I hope he’s alright. Here’s a link to the article: Into the Zombie Underworld.
IUPUI coach Ron Hunter and 3,000 other basketball coaches are volunteering in a movement to help children in impoverished areas receive shoes. By simply coaching barefooted, they are helping promote Samaritan’s Feet, a charity that donates shoes worldwide to impoverished youths.
One can help by texting the word “SHOES” to 85944 and a $5 donation will provide a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Also, you can donate $1, $3, or $5 at any of the 700 FinishLine Stores until April 1. For more information about Samaritan’s Feet, please view the posted video above or visit www.samaritansfeet.org
If you’ve been looking for a pair of Bobbito’s 25th Anniversary limited edition “Kool Bob Love” Nike Air Force Ones in Puerto Rico red, look no further… we’re auctioning a pair of NEW IN THE BOX 10.5s on eBay in conjunction with the NYC Fury vs. Bounce Magazine charity game at Madison Square Garden at Madison Square Garden September 13th. Read More »
Finish Line teamed up with non-profit organization Soles4Souls to create the Sole Destination shoe collection program. The initiative encourages shoppers to bring in a pair of new or gently worn kicks to receive a discount on a new pair.
From now until September 7, all 684 Finish Line locations nationwide will be participating in Sole Destination and will donate $1 for each pair given, up to $100,000.
Another successful year is in the books for Hoops 4 Hope! The charitable organization’s annual summertime benefit is happenin’ on August 22 in Sagaponack, NY. Food and drink will be accompanied by emceeing from Susan Burden and William Goldman.
What: Hoops 4 Hope Summer Soiree Benefit
When: August 22, 2009. Time to be announced.
Where: Sagaponack, NY.
For details, e-mail Molly Blair at moblair28@gmail.com or call 917-414-0810.
Aliso Viejo, California – Basketball brand AND1 has restructured its operating ambitions for the summer, delaying its Mixtape Tour to combine with not-for-profit organization, Project WE. The charitable guild was recently spawned to create opportunities for foster children through music, art, education, and sports.
Financial backing from AND1 has proved critical in giving WE the opportunity to mature rapidly and facilitate events for the nation’s needy children. Jeff Penix, Project WE’s cofounder explains, “AND1’s dynamic support for Project WE has served as an essential lifeline in helping launch the organization during an economic recession. Having such a well established sporting goods company on board gives us strong credibility and really adds to the experience for the children we work with.”
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Dwight Howard, adidas Basketball and NBA.com have collaborated to donate The Mountain of Muscle’s game worn TS Commander LTs after every Finals matchup. The LT is a lightweight evolution of the ’08 TS Commander and will be worn by Adi’s premier postmen during the 2009-10 season. To learn more about the shoe’s technical merits and conspicuous Stripes, peep this.
Auction Details:
-After each game, Dwight will sign his game worn kicks.
-The signed sneakers will go live on auction at NBA.com.
-Bidding will begin at $1,012 for each pair and will run through June 20th.
-Proceeds will go to a charity of DH’s choice.
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Hoops 4 Hope is a global not-for-profit organization that organizes basketball clinics, teaches AIDS awareness and outfits shoeless children with your old athletic shoes. Donating cash or kicks to the H4H cause is a translocal effort–the kids you’re helping might be stationed in Zimbabwe or could quite possibly be those that go without in your own locale.
