The Rest of the Story…

“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”

Marilyn Monroe was probably not thinking of athletic shoes when she made this statement, but it does apply to our “African Soles for African Souls” project.

The spring edition of Legacy (UNICEF’S newsletter)features a story titled “Girl’s Education is the Key to Gender Equality”, and highlights their success through sports programs helping to delay early marriage, keep girls in school and boost their academic success. Although the shoes that will be purchased for the African Soul, American Heart school for orphaned girls will not be used exclusively for athletics, they will help these girls be healthy and active.

We are so grateful for the $650.10 donation that came from our parishioners and the extra match money that will double that donation.

Perhaps the words of Seo Min Hyun are a better fit – “Good shoes take you good places.”

Thanks to all whose generous “American Hearts” helped make this such a successful effort.