Hi, my name is Kayla and welcome to Soles for a Cause, a not for profit organisation born based off the amount of shoes I was getting rid of during my running career. I firmly believe that sport is a tool communities can use to create a more inclusive environment, so it is vital that everyone has access to the basic athletic footwear they need to participate.

 

Thus, Soles for a Cause is an initiative founded to increase participation in sport by providing accessibility to athletic footwear for those who are doing it tough.

 

Leading to us achieving our goals of:

1. Empowering

2. Inclusive 

3. Sustainability 

4. Accessibility

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The Process..

In order for us to successfully achieve our vision and goals, we rely heavily on community support to trade in their gently worn or 'not quite right' fitting athletic footwear so we can redistribute them to those in need.

So through the help of willing local businesses we have set up Donation Points for shoes to be dropped off for this initiative. Once, we collect these donated shoes from our donation points, we reach out to community groups, rotating through each and distribute these much needed footwear. 

Simple really!

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We have been lucky enough to distribute over 1000 pairs of athletic shoes across Australia (and still counting!) after our pilot program started in mid 2017. 

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We thank our current partners and donation points for their continual support and patience!

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Donation Points: 

Click on the below links to see where you can donate your shoes and the great services offered by our partners!

1, The Running Company Yarraville

2. Symmetry Physiotherapy Hoppers Crossing

3. Up and Running Podiatry Port Melbourne

4. Back in Motion Physiotherapy Wantirna

5. Port Melbourne Physiotherapy & Pilates

6. Pro Feet Podiatry and Active Feet Ocean Grove/Geelong

7. Errol St Physiotherapy

8. Glenroy Foot Clinic

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