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The KFAC Charity Foundation |
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Time to Kick Off Our 11th Annual Shoe Drive!!
We are excited to announce our yearly shoe drive will be starting May 1st – July 31st.
It started as a vision…while doing free podiatry care to the impoverished areas of Mexico, Dr. Kim noticed that many of the foot problems suffered by these patients could have been eliminated if they just had the proper protection…shoes!
In 1997, Dr. Kim decided that collecting used shoes from his patients and colleagues would be a great way to obtain shoes for those less fortunate in Mexico and Los Angeles. Then the idea of the Kim Foot & Ankle Shoe Drive was born!
The purpose of the shoe drive has also been, “That no person, regardless of age, race, gender, or income level, be without a decent pair of shoes.”
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Group photo from our 2007 Shoe Drive presentation. |
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Dr. Kim w/ Pastor Mario Galvez from Phantom of Hope Church in Tijuana Mexico who donated his time transporting the shoes that we collected. |
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Our 1st Shoe Drive, we collected 5,000 pairs of shoes to go to Mexico! We have since grown to collecting over 10,000 pairs of shoes each year. Half of the shoes collected now are distributed among our local charities, and the other half are taken down to Mexico. |
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Our Shoe Drive kicks off in May when our Shoe Drive Sponsors place a “Shoe Collection Bin” in their place of business for shoe donations. We gladly accept all new and used shoes in all sizes and styles. |
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For three months, the Shoe Drive Team makes weekly trips to our sponsors to collect the shoes donated. Sometimes we visit our sponsors several times a week to collect shoes! |
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Various businesses in Long Beach are participating sponsor in the Shoe Drive. |
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We collect shoes until our storage unit is filled to the ceiling! |
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After 3 months of collections, KFAC throws a Shoe Donation Celebration and Foot Festival! |
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Local Charity Representatives from His Nesting Place, The Salvation Army, For the Family, Angels Step In, and Child Net are always grateful to receive shoes. |
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At the Foot Festival we also enjoyed a Health Fair with many of our Shoe Drive Sponsors hosting information booths from Chiropractic care to Massage Therapy to Acupuncture. We even had Tai Chi demonstrations! |
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For his Contributions to the City of Long Beach, Dr. Kim has been honored by Mayor Beverly O’Neil! |
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The 2006 9th Annual Shoe Drive collected over 10,000 pairs of shoes! Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Shoe Drive and a special thanks to all of our Shoe Drive sponsors! |
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The KFAC Shoe Drive featured in the Long Beach Press Telegram. |
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In 2007 we celebrated our 10th Anniversary of the shoe drive.
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3 Ways to Get Involved:
- Make a monetary donation so that KFAC can purchase shoes for those in need.
- Clean out your closets and donate your old or unused shoes. Simply drop them off at one of our Collection Sites.
- Be a designated drop off site. We provide you with a bin to collect shoes at your place of business.
If you have any ideas or questions, please contact Kim Foot & Ankle Center at (562) 426-2551.
Our 10th Annual Shoe Drive kicks off in June 2007 and we look forward to collecting even more shoes and a bigger and better event!
If you have any ideas or questions, please contact Kim Foot & Ankle Center at (562) 426-2551.
Our 2006 Collection Sites Sponsors are:
Mr. & Mrs. Day Spa
1847 Ximeno Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
Beach Physical Therapy
2920 Westminister Ave.
Seal Beach CA 90740
Dr. Campbell's Office
3960 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
The UPS Store
www.theupsstore.com
6285 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90808
Avanced Wellness Center
www.advancedwellness.org
6423 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach CA 90803
Abrams & Clark Pharmacy
3841 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
Health Quest Diagnostics
3605 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach CA 90807
Turner Chiropractic
www.turnerchiro.com
3530 Atlantic Ave. #101
Long Beach CA 90807
Bodell's Shoe Store
www.bodellshoes.com
4190 Viking Way
Long Beach CA 90807
California Heights Methodist Church
3759 Orange Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
Christian Life Church & Pre School
3400 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807 |
Gant Elementry
www.gantelementryschool.com
1854 Britton Dr.
Long Beach CA 90815
Artesia Christian Home
11416 E. 183rd St.
Artesia CA 90701
Curves For Women
www.curvesinformation.com
2741 E. 4th St.
Long Beach CA 90814
2201 E. Willow St.
Signal Hill CA 90755
Foot Solutions
www.footsolutions.com
1811 Ximeno Ave.
Long Beach CA 90815
Family Pharmacy
1400 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
New Life Chiropractic
14329 Woodruff Ave. Suite C
Bellflower CA 90706
Prudential California Realty
http://www.saritaencineas.com/
11409 E. Carson St.
Lakewood Ca 90715
Community Grace Brethren Church
www.cgbclb.org
5885 Downey Ave.
Long Beach CA 90805 |
Thank you for all of your support!
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