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BCNY International/Synclaire Brands Donate 70,000 pairs of Children's Shoes
For Immediate Release
BCNY INTERNATIONAL / SYNCLAIRE BRANDS DONATES MORE THAN 70,000 PAIRS OF CHILDREN’S SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS® INC, THE SHOE CHARITY FOR HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
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.
