Thousands of Shoes Collected During Event

-Roswell, GA

On Saturday-February 20th, volunteers and donors came together and opened their hearts by giving of their soles for the 2^nd annual Healthy Notions “Show Love with Your Soles” shoe drive campaign.

Because of the phenomenal response to the shoe drive effort, Healthy Notions was able to far exceed the initial goal of 10,000 pairs of shoes for the orphaned children in Haiti.  During the shoe drive finale event, the organization collected over 30,000 pair and they are still counting!

“We are completely amazed and honored to have so many people come out to support this important event!”, said Barenda Whitaker, CEO of Healthy Notions Inc.

The shoes will be distributed to orphanages throughout rural Haiti and provide the footwear required for children to attend school and maintain good health.

We are proud to be a participating organization with the Disney “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” family volunteerism program.  As a result of the fantastic exposure we’re receiving through the Disney program, we have hundreds of volunteers that have already committed to assist and support volunteer projects and events that will benefit local children in living homeless shelters, foster care and orphanages throughout Metro Atlanta and abroad.

Upcoming Event:

“Show Love with Your Soles” Campaign-Every year Healthy Notions collects shoes for orphaned kids in Haiti and Dominican Republic through our annual “Show Love With Your Soles” shoe drive campaign. Last year, the organization was able to donate over 800 pairs of new and gently used shoes for children in need. This year, our goal is to collect over 10,000 pair of shoes to benefit the orphaned Haitian children. Due to the recent earthquake and devastation…the children need our help now more than ever before.

On Saturday, February 20th…Healthy Notions will host the “Shoe Love with Your Soles” community-wide shoe drive finale.  From 9am to 5pm…volunteers, families and groups will come together to drop off collected shoes, raise funds to assist with shipping and distribution of the shoes in Haiti, enjoy food, fun and giveaways. Event Location: Kroger Supermarket/ 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA 30022

• When will the Shoe Drive Take Place? The 2^nd annual Healthy Notions “Show Love With Your Soles” shoe drive campaign is taking place NOW through February 20^th .
• What is the Goal?-To Collect 10,000+ pair of shoes. The campaign is comprised of a series of supporting volunteer collection efforts to gather shoe donations.
• Who does the shoe drive benefit? We will give desperately needed shoes to Haitian children in Port-au-Prince and throughout the country.
• Why shoes?
  • A simple pair of shoes serves to protect children’s feet from cuts, bruises, and life-threatening diseases and illnesses which can be contracted through the feet. In many cases, children run barefoot because they have no shoes.  When they cut themselves or scratch themselves while running around playing, and then step into contaminated water, parasites and other things get into their body. In fact, many die that way.
  • Without shoes children in Haiti can’t attend school. Only 15% of children in rural Haiti attend school.  The gift of a pair of shoes will allow a child to get an education.
• Can donors make financial contributions? Yes.  Financial donations to assist with shipping and distribution costs can be made online at www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti

Please check out our website: www.healthynotionskids.com for more upcoming events throughout 2010

For more information contact us: Healthy Notions Inc. P.O. Box 767934, Roswell GA 30076

• CEO, C0-Founder: Barenda Whitaker bwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com
• Vice President,Co-Founder:Kim Whitaker kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com