3,000 people are waiting for shipment to read!

Thank you Brent!

3,000 will be able to read and work thanks to the generosity of Brent Martin from Maxem Eyeware.

Brent called me last week to come to pick up some 200 pairs of NEW reading glasses.

I was thrilled! Can you imagine giving this to people that can't read and work?

Last Thursday I wen to pick up the box, and I am walking in this huge warehouse full of boxes.

We need to ship this items overseas! I am still looking for shipment arrangements.

Any thoughts?


And there.....said Brent, -there are 5 boxes with 3,000 of new reading glasses for "Shoes for the World".

Shoes for the World!

Susan Proffitt, President and CEO Profitable Solutions Executive Search invited me to joing the Footwear Industry Insiders Network, a forum for all in the footwear business with 1,200 members.

Through Susan I am in contact with Wayne Elsey Founder and CEO - Soles4Souls which mission is to impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. Partnering with charities and governments around the world to provide a basic (yet indispensable) gift that most of us take for granted.

Thank you Steve

Steve Jagger, among other activities is my Real Estate website provider. Ubertor is sponsoring Shoes for the World and Eduardo Sailing the World with their website.

I have tried many websites providers and found that Ubertor has the best and most friendly system.

I am making these sites a fun place to learn about my project and my adventures.

Source of inspiration

In 1986, Anne Brevig and Martin Vennesland sold most of their worldly belongings and moved onboard their new sailboat, which they named "NOR SIGLAR", meaning "Northern Sailor" in old Norse.



For 5 years they lived onboard their 40 foot French sloop in Spruce Harbour Marina in Vancouver, to save money and prepare themselves and the vessel for an offshore adventure, which started in 1991 and ended in 2000.

So NOR SIGLAR, has not only been their faithful circumnavigator for 9 years - but their beloved floating home, their only home - for 15.


Their voyage has not "just" been a circumnavigation, but a life style.



During 56,000 nautical miles at sea, they visited 76 countries and island colonies, met interesting peoples from different cultures and had many, many exciting and touching experiences while also encountering dramatic and dangerous challenges.

In short, it was a once in a lifetime adventure, full of highs and lows, which they share with you on their website and their book.

Shipping needed for 3,300 pairs!

Shoes for the World is "shipping distance" to provide new shoes to 3,300.

People making a difference!












Last Saturday I visited David who donated 300 shoes from his father’s shoe store. David is happy and excited that these shoes can be of benefit for people in need.

David's father used to run "Freedman Shoes"

Thank you David




There was a mistake!
The number Ronson Shoes donated is not 500 pairs of shoes………..



It is more than 3,000 pairs, see it yourself!





Yesterday I visited Ronson Shoes Warehouse together with Tony and Carolyn.




Carolyn's big heart listen to Stanley at the end of March when Shoes for the World was published in the 24 hours News Paper.




With no hesitation Carolyn called me and offered 500 pairs that have grown to be more than 3,000.





Stanley is the "Man" at the center, is touching 3,000 people that need these shoes badly. Stanley has worked for Ronsons Shoes for a number of years.

Thank you Stanley, Carolyn and Tony

You can make the difference too!

What can you do?

Do you know anybody in the shipping business? Couriers?

Call me or email me with your suggestions!

Shoes for the World at Schools

Kitsilano
Vancouver, BC
Canada


Principal Davidson welcomed today the idea of having her school participate actively in learning geography, cultures, sailing and connecting with children abroad through an innovative internet base program that can connect up to 200 people simultaneously.




Soon you will be able to talk and see me live and I will see you and listen to you anywhere in the world thanks to the "Asita Informatica Inc" system.


Shoes for the World attracts the attention of Tahitipetey whose foundation is dedicated to increasing awareness about important global issues and finding workable solutions to overcome their impact. Tahitipetey's primary focus is on those activities that are devastating our oceans and marine life, like over fishing. But mainly the need for us to reduce the plastic waste reaching them. Our proposed programs are designed to do this in a purpose driven, non-political manner to change how we view and make use of "one-use only" plastic products.

We are getting closer to departure on July 20, 2009

We have sete up a spot for generous people like you, anything helps!

We appreciate your donation.