Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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".


Monday, June 22, 2009

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.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

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.