tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567934344023298782024-02-01T20:32:37.855-08:00Soleful SuitcasesGiving shoes and love to those in need, one suitcase full at a time. <br><br>
Pairs of Shoes Donated To Date: 308Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-77676847380300189002015-08-12T08:43:00.000-07:002015-08-12T08:43:04.269-07:00August 2015 Trip ReportAnother trip has come and gone. We've been home for a couple days now, and I'm still catching up on laundry and getting our personal suitcases back down to the basement. It was a great vacation though, and a successful shoe giveaway!<br />
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We arrived on Wednesday, July 29 and I think before we even arrived at the hotel people knew we were coming. We picked Thursday, July 30 at 1pm as the time to start our Soleful Suitcases pop-up boutique (doesn't that sound so much more fun than just plain shoe giveaway?) and word spread like crazy. We had several people ask if they could come a few minutes early because of their work schedule, and we tried to work with them.<br />
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Thursday came, and after lunch the hubs (Trevor) and I headed to our room to unpack suitcases and pair up the shoes. We got a room this year with a large ground floor deck, so we were able to push aside all the furniture and set the shoes out. Did I mention how many pairs yet? No? Oh, well it was EIGHTY-SIX!! pairs. Let me say that again. EIGHTY-SIX pairs! How awesome is that!!!<br />
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We put the men's on the left side and the women's on the right, and for about an hour and a half had a great time helping people find shoes and giving them two pairs of brand new socks as well. It was also great to see shoes from trips past still in great shape getting daily love on people's feet still. Seeing that just re-affirms to me that these shoes are filling a real need, are valued, and make a difference. <br />
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We stopped for the afternoon, and still had about 25 pairs of shoes left. The night shift came on, and several of those people stopped by to pick up shoes as well. <br />
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We also had some larger men's shoes donated on this trip, which I'm thankful for. Often the larger footed men come, look, and leave empty handed. Not this time! One lifeguard came through on the <br />
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first day and was able to pick up a pair of shoes. He shared with me he had larger feet, and if there were any extra, he would be happy to take a second pair. After a couple days had gone by, I gave him two more pairs of the large size shoes. He was so darn happy. He shared with me that he has a hard time finding shoes his size that are affordable, and he'd been walking around in flip-flops for a while. With the gift of these shoes, he'd be able to go places and do things, and he couldn't wait for his next day off.<br />
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Another recipient of the larger size shoes was an older man who makes his living selling woven hats and bowls at different hotels in the area. He has put his four children through college this way, and is proud of that (as I would be too.) I was able to give him a pair of shoes this year, and he was so thankful as well.<br />
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Finally, pair 87 was given to a women who missed the initial giveaway. I was able to give her the pair that I'd been using all week, and was happy to make sure she received a pair.<br />
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As always, thank you for sharing your shoes, your suitcases, new socks, your warm thoughts and well wishes. These trips would not be possible. Each trip I wonder how many shoes we will receive, and if we will have enough suitcases to take them all. And each trip does not disappoint. It means so much to me that you believe in this little project of mine. But more importantly, it means the world to those who are on the receiving end of the shoes. You truly have a huge impact on their lives. <br />
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Here are just a few pictures of those receiving shoes.<br />
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-29762055400975291512015-06-22T11:03:00.000-07:002015-06-22T11:03:01.394-07:00Here We Go!<div style="text-align: left;">
Since I put out the post that we were once again going, I have received a ton of positive support. Thank you! Those kind words continue to validate that we are doing something that needs to be done, and filling a void that would otherwise be left empty. Thank you for helping us achieve this. It really take a community to get this job done.<br /><br />Shoes and suitcases are already starting to roll in. Thank you! With such a short time to prep for this trip I really didn't know what to expect. But you, the folks that read this, jump right in. <br /><br />Here is where we are at so far.</div>
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<strong>Total shoe count: 9 (0m, 9w)</strong></div>
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<strong>For those keeping track, our current total sock need is as follows:</strong></div>
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<b>18 pairs of women's socks, 0 pairs received</b></div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2015, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees.</i><i style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></div>
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-50373234068871685942015-06-17T20:49:00.003-07:002015-06-17T20:49:42.897-07:00Clean Out Your Closets!BREAKING NEWS!!!<br /><br />The Harts are headed back to Jamaica!<br /><br />Wait, you thought I was going to tell you something else? Yeah right.<br />
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We really are headed back. We were going to try and go this Fall, but the timing with work and school schedules was off, and rather than wait any longer, I just booked the trip. For five weeks from now.<br /><br />Yep, just five weeks. So, I need you to clean out your closets, like now. And hit up the Big Box store for some school supplies. Oh, and can you find a couple extra suitcases too? I'm gonna need some of those as well.<br /><br />This is the shortest amount of time we've given ourselves to get ready for a trip, but I'm confident that it'll work out. I've got some faith that we can pull it off, and I know that you'll help!<br /><br /><br />What I'm looking for<br />-adult athletic shoes that still have life left in them<br />-brand new adult socks, ankle length<br />-brand new school supplies<br />
-suitcases with enough life in them to hold 50 pounds on a one-way trip to Jamaica<br />
-a couple of willing fools who don't mind getting up early to help at the airport in KC<br />
-lots of good thoughts<br />
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Help me make this trip happen!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-19767470060231538032014-12-02T12:45:00.001-08:002014-12-02T12:45:15.414-08:00Trip Report 2014Today is #GivingTuesday. What better way to give that to fill all of you in on our big give to Jamaica. It was big alright. Epic maybe.<br />
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Trevor packing the suitcases. <br />
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Our flights went just fine. We landed, gathered our 10 checked bags, 4 carry-ons, 2 kids, and made it to the customs line to leave the airport. When the agent saw our 10 bags she started asking questions as to why we had so many checked bags. We told her we were giving things away, and she sent us on to another line to be further screened.<br />
Once in the new line, we waited. And waited and waited and waited. We were then asked to open, inspect, and close our luggage. Put them back on the cart, go here, do that all over, and go back there. It was just.not.fun. The boys were tired, thirsty, hungry, and ready to be done. Trevor and I were ready to be done. And then customs asked us to pay a tax for all the 'gifts' we were bringing into the country. You see, you can bring in 5 like items, but once you reach 6, it is considered 'for resale', and you must pay a tax. (Never mind all the locals I saw bringing in backpacks full of cheap jewelry to be resold in tourist shops...) We went round and round, and it was decided that we must pay a 'reduced tax' of $210. Sigh. Just one more thing. Trevor and I were ready to be done and just leave everything there at the airport. We'd already paid to purchase a lot of the school supplies, spent hours sorting, packing, and getting it there. And then to get slapped with a tax when the people of Jamaica could so use these goods we were bringing. While waiting to surrender our luggage, I started talking to a man from the States who was living and working in Jamaica. He was also running into some trouble with the same customs agents who were working with us. He finally gave up on his. When I told him about ours, he didn't hesitate, and offered to pay our tax in full right then and there. He was appalled that we were being given so much trouble from a country in such need. It really was a great moment for us. Thank you Everett.<br />
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Thank you so much. After finally clearing customs<br />
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Tuesday afternoon I started to unpack our 7 extra suitcases. We'd crammed in 91 pairs of adult athletic shoes, 1 pair of soccer cleats, 182 pairs of brand new socks, and about 150 pounds of school supplies. I started with the shoes. I lined the walls in our hotel room with pairs of shoes, and covered the bed with socks. Each person would receive 2 pairs of brand new shoes to go along with their new-to-them shoes.<br />
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Word spread quickly throughout the resort, and a couple of times I think we had over 25 people in our room, trying on shoes and getting socks.<br />
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It was a wonderful site. 91 people were able to walk away from our room that afternoon with a new pep in their step. Literally. I love that we impacted 91 lives that day. Immediately. And in such a positive way.<br />
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It was also really cool to see shoes from trips past still being worn and used. Still making an impact.<br />
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Pair 92 went to Omercye. He is in charge of fitness at the resort and makes a living out of wearing athletic shoes. I wanted to make sure he had a sold pair, so my parents purchased him a brand new pair.<br />
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Pair 93 went to Yanique, the woman in charge of the kid's programs. She wasn't able to make it to our room when all the shoes were being given away. I always bring down a pair of shoes for myself to run in while I'm there, so the night before we left I gave her my shoes, which fit perfectly. Yanique, like most of employees of the resort, spends her days on her feet. I was happy to pass them along to her.<br />
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Ryan received a pair of soccer cleats. They were too small for him, but he was going to pass them along to his brother. He informed us that these were really sweet cleats, a big deal.<br />
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While at the school we were able to give them about 150 pounds of basic school supplies like crayons, pencils and pen, glue sticks, colored pencils, scissors, bulletin board decorations, books, and hair bows. Lots and lots of hair bows. My friend Lisa makes hair bows and dropped off a large box. The little girls were so excited!<br />
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We toured the school, checking out each classroom, the library, and computer lab. Each classroom has 30 kids and they are crammed into a pretty tight room. The teacher is in charge of feeding each child breakfast and lunch, teaching, and recess duty. No prep time.<br />
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The library is nice, open, and full of light. There are two sides to the library. The central government provides books on loan to the school to use, and they are kept on one side of the library. Teachers use these books, and children can look at them while they are in the library. These books must remain at school. The other, smaller side, are the books owned by the school. These books are also used by teacher and students, and students can check these books out and take them home over night for more reading opportunity. The books we provided the school with will stay in the school side, and increase the school's own library.<br />
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The children saying thank you!<br />
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Trevor and I would like to thank all of you for your support. It means so much to us. From the giving of your shoes, new socks and school supplies, to your time; it all adds up. Your support reinforces that I'm not crazy to take this on each trip. But mostly, it means the world to those on the receiving end. <b>Your shoes impact lives, in a big way</b>. Your school supplies impact entire schools. Thank you for all that you do to help us make these trips happen.<br />
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<b>Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </b><br />
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-46454886779672357872014-11-10T20:16:00.001-08:002014-11-10T20:16:12.783-08:00Packing - Day 1I've been a bit laxed about posting on the blog, but have no fear, it doesn't mean the trip planning has slacked. I have been collecting from generous people all over, willing to give their shoes, new socks, school supplies, suitcases, clothing, and well wishes. It has been an outpouring of love, and I am so thankful.<br />
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Tonight Trevor and I started to pack the suitcases that will make the one way journey soon to Jamaica. Four large suitcases are packed to the gills, bursting at the zippers with 88 pairs of shoes! 88! Talk about a win! And enough socks for all to receive 2 brand new pairs. This is beyond exciting. Our last trip was 65 pairs of shoes, which we thought was a great amount. 88 pairs of shoes just such a blessing.<br />
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Tomorrow we will work on packing the suitcases that will hold school supplies. We will get at least 3 suitcases packed with those as I know we have enough checked baggage space for those.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-28970051818022987722014-10-05T15:36:00.001-07:002014-10-05T15:36:38.435-07:00Jazzercise Thank Yous!So about a month ago I put out a post on facebook tagging my friends from Jazzercise in Olathe West and Lenexa (both in Kansas). I asked them to clean out their closets of old athletic shoes, and use it as an excuse to go get new shoes. And needless to say, both centers have delivered. I've posted thank yous from different ladies over at Lenexa. But wow, did <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jazzercise-Olathe-West-Center/207481315938755?fref=ts" target="_blank">Olathe West</a> show up to the party!<br />
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This is what 47 pairs of athletic shoes look like. They fill 3 huge trash bags, and take up my entire back area in the minivan. And they are amazing!<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-78039907609894645882014-09-13T13:25:00.002-07:002014-09-13T13:25:21.583-07:00A Pile of Thank Yous!I love writing these posts. You know, the ones where I get to thank oddles of people for their generous selves and thoughtful giving. They are some of the best kinds of posts to write.<br />
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Thank you Carla for the 3 pairs of ladies shoes. Carla and I Jazzercise together. We have a good time, although I'm still trying to get her to really get down and crazy with the music.<br />
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Thank you Haley. She and I are in MOMS Club together. On each of our trips Haley has given supplies or shoes.<br />
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Thank you Lindi for these shoes!<br />
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Thank you Lisa for the hair bows and head bands. Lisa owns her own business called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiliBugBoutique?fref=ts" target="_blank">LiliBug Boutique</a>. She creates amazing hair bows and head bands, barrettes and bow ties, and so much more. Be sure to check her out! I'm going to hand these out at school, and that will be so much fun!<br />
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Thank you Lissa and Chris McGivern. We now have 2 pairs of men's shoes!!<br />
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Thank you Monika and Lindi. Both of them are friends from MOMS. There are 3 pairs of men's and 3 pairs of lady shoes there.<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-46865096654877086212014-09-08T10:52:00.002-07:002014-09-08T10:52:25.507-07:00Lots Of Shoes To Be Thankful For!Yahoo! Today is a great day. I received several pairs of shoes in the past couple days, and am excited to share all of them with you.<br />
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Juli Belk and I have Jazzercised at the Lenexa Jazzercise Center for the past year. I'm thankful Juli gave three pairs of ladie's shoes. Thanks Juli!<br />
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Amy Medina and I have run together in the KC Express group for the past 2.5 years. Thanks Amy for the ladie's shoes, and bag of other goodies.<br />
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Mary Patterson and I have Jazzercised at the Lenexa Center for a year. Her kids and mine often play in the kids room while we get our dance on! Thanks Mary for these shoes!<br />
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Debbie Metzler and I Jazzercise in Lenexa together. Thanks again Debbie for the shoes!<br />
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Maria Turvey and I are in MOMS Club together, our kids go to the same school, and I'm always trying to get her to run a half marathon with me. Thanks Maria for the shoes!<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-54157879740999734742014-09-05T13:10:00.003-07:002014-09-05T13:11:23.566-07:00More Thanks and a Shopping Trip!Thanks Lisa Coonts for the school supplies! Lisa is a Norwex Sales Consultant with me and was happy to give supplies for the school. The paint will be exciting!<br />
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The boys and I were at Target a couple days ago, and saw that school supplies were going on clearance already. Markers were $0.38 per package. Wow - that is a crazy cheap price. I just couldn't pass them up. So, I put out a call on Facebook. Who could kick in $5 to buy markers? And when the store ran out, I would move onto crayons, pencils, and more.<br />
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Filling up the shopping cart. Jax and I made 6 piles of 4 items each. Why such an odd combo? Target has a coupon program that had school supplies at 10% off. You can use that program up to 6 times per day, and get 4 of the same item per scan. We were working the system to get the most discounts possible!<br />
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In the end $90 was pledged from friends on Facebook. We went a little over, and here is what $109.18 looks like. 100 blue pens. 140 black pens. 230 markers. 576 pencils. 576 crayons. 668 colored pencils. 24 pencil sharpeners. This will be combined with the supplies already on hand, and hopefully more supplies coming, and will be given to Brown's Town Infant School to assist with the school's needs. Thank you to Amy M, Tere G, Chris D, Emily B, Tanya K, Lisa N, Stephanie B, Patti F, Alicia H, Deidre E, Rachel S, Dana A, and Sue H. Your love went a long way!<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-45608615659555845502014-09-03T13:45:00.001-07:002014-09-03T13:45:52.271-07:00Some Thank Yous!Things are starting to pick up a bit around here. Donations are starting to trickle in, and that is great news! I'd like to share some thank yous.<br />
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Thank you Brandie Campbell for the running shoes and tech shirts. Brandie and I run together with the KC Express women's running group here in Kansas City.<br />
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Thank you Lindi Kelley for the box of crayons! Lindi and I are in MOMS Club together.<br />
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Thank you Melissa Stringer for more shoes! Melissa and I also run in the KC Express together. She is knows as the Quiet one...I am not.<br />
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Thank you Monika Ogilvie for the school supplies. We are in MOMS Club together and our kids have been known to roam the aisles at Target a time or two as well.<br />
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Thank you Sonya Hooper and Melissa Stringer for the suitcases. Sonya got my name from Monika and was happy to pass along her suitcase. I'm grateful to have it and put it to good use!<br />
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Thank you Sonya Hooper for the three pairs of shoes! They are great.<br />
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These are some supplies I picked up today. This kind of classroom decoration would be very welcomed at Brown's Town Infant School. They need bright and fun things to decorate the rooms and get the children excited about school.<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-38030649913885085952014-08-27T12:09:00.000-07:002014-08-27T12:09:08.482-07:00Just some updatesThings have been a little quiet here. I've been updating the facebook page on a regular basis (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases">www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases</a>) but the blog has lacked in love. Sorry. School started up again, life has gotten in the way, blah, blah, blah. Either way, the show must go on, so no worries there.<br />
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To bring you all up to date, there is a total of nine pairs of lady shoes sitting in my basement. (Thanks Brandie C. and Melissa S. for their donations.) That means I need 18 pairs of lady socks for those.<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 9 (0m, 9w)</strong></div>
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-26966500220430260182014-07-08T13:43:00.000-07:002014-07-10T10:16:05.016-07:00Scratch That!So, I spoke with our nanny, Tamara. I guess there was a mix-up. When I first spoke to her about Brown's Town Infant School, I thought she said there were 60 students. And I really thought it would be great to provide each kid with a backpack stuffed with needed supplies. When I went to double check with her a few days ago, I learned that there wasn't 60 students. Instead, there are 360 students!! Woah. There goes my plans for individual packs.<br />
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So, while its not straight back to the drawing board, it is not quite what I envisioned. I'm still going to take as much as possible. I've created a Sign-Up Genius page to help people see what is needed and what needs have already been filled. Please check it out and help if you can.<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 2 (0m, 2w)</strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-37041871742541736022014-07-07T12:33:00.005-07:002014-07-07T12:33:41.460-07:00First Shoes Donated!Yahoo! Yipee! Yee-ha!<br />
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We have received our first shoe donations!<br />
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(Ok, well technically I received these shoes a couple months ago, and they have just been sitting in my garage. 1 - I finally got around to getting them out of the garage and into the bins in my basement set aside for Jamaica supplies. 2 - I wasn't focusing on our Jamaica trip since it was a bit far off. )<br />
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Anyway, thanks to Melissa Stringer for the two pairs of shoes!<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 2 (0m, 2w)</strong></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span></b></span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in November 2014, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Visit our GoFundMe page - </i><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: bold;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s</a></i></span></span><br /><i style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></span></div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-29004663191902646242014-06-19T13:45:00.000-07:002014-06-19T13:45:00.015-07:00The Needs For The TripI project this to be a pretty good list of the items we will be needing to make this trip successful. Can you help?<br /><br /><br />9 extra large suitcases. They need have wheels and pulling handles and be sturdy enough to make a one-way trip to Jamaica. These bags will not be coming back to Kansas City. Do you have an extra suitcase in your basement? Or come across one at a garage sale or thrift store?<br />
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70 pairs of adult athletic shoes. These shoes need to have some life left in them. They don't have to be brand new, but if you don't want shoes because you've worn them so much they have holes in them, probably no one else does either.<br />
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140 pairs of adult athletic socks, ankle length. These need to be brand new. The amount of men's vs woman's depends on the amount of shoes we receive. But we always try to give 2 pairs of brand new socks with each pair of shoes.<br />
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65 cinch style back packs. These are very light weight, flat, and easy to transport. They also work as great backpacks. Do you have some leftover from a company event? I don't mind if they are advertising a product, as long as its okay for kids. Don't have 65? Thats ok. I'll take what I can, get where I can get it.<br />
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65 boxes of 24-pack crayons. I'm hoping for seven donors. Six donor would buy 10 boxes of crayons, and one would buy 5.<br />
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65 pairs of child scissors. I'm hoping for seven donors. Six donor would buy 10 pairs, and one would buy 5.<br />
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65 packs of pencils. Six donor would buy 10 boxes of pencils, and one would buy 5.<br />
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130 pencil grippers - enough to give each child two grippers.<br />
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30 packs of blue or black ink pens. These would be broken up so each child would have a few pens.<br />
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65 rulers, 12 inches long.<br />
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65 boxes of markers, the 'fat' kind in 8 primary colors.<br />
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65 boxes of colored pencils. The kind that comes with 12 basic colors.<br />
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65 kids books. These can be purchased from Scholastic for $1 each on their monthly book orders.<br />
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65+ glue sticks. Enough for each child. More would be a bonus!<br />
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Good job / Gold Star stickers. These can often be found at the $3 bin at Target and have 1000+ stickers.<br />
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Teacher supplies - Pens in blue, black, and red inks. Classroom decorations like colorful charts, large ABC cards, bulletin board supplies, a stapler and staples, chalk (small for writing on boards and sidewalk size requested).<br />
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Classroom/Library books.<br />
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10 soccer balls. These can be purchased de-flated for easy traveling.<br />
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10 jump ropes.<br />
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Finally - the means to get all these supplies to Jamaica. In the past we have flown AirTran, and been charged $50 per suitcase as baggage fees. Southwest Airlines is purchasing AirTran. Currently I'm not sure what the baggage fee costs will be. We do have the cost of hiring a large van to get from the airport to our hotel. ($100) We also have to hire a taxi cab to get from our hotel to Brown's Town. ($50) If you'd like to help with these costs, let us know.<br /><br /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="line-height: 18px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in November 2014, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Visit our GoFundMe page - </i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s</a></i></span></span><br /><i style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></strong>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-6228561976800976102014-06-17T13:08:00.000-07:002014-06-17T13:23:08.769-07:00New Year, New Trip, New School, New Needs!Hello everyone, and welcome back to Soleful Suitcases!<br />
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I know, I know. Its been almost a year since we were last in Jamaica. Its been almost a year since I updated this blog. But, honestly, there hasn't been much to update. We got home, shared our trip, and went about our business. However, a new trip is in the works. We are headed back to Jamaica in November 2014, and we are starting to gear up for our trip.<br />
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In the past we have adopted Servite Primary in Brown's Town. While this is still a great school, we have donated to it twice, and want to share our love with another school. So, at the suggestion of Tamara, one of our lovely friends, we have decided to adopt Brown's Town Infant School. They serve roughly 60 children ages 4-6 in a pre-school type environment. They have asked us for the basics - crayons, pencils and pens, markers and colored pencils, scissors, rulers, good job/gold star stickers, classroom decorations and charts, books for the children and school library, jump ropes and soccer balls. I'd like to, with your help, make this happen. My vision includes a back pack of some kind for each child, stuffed with a book and some basic school supplies. I'd like to give the school some of the other items they are asking for. And I'd like you to help. Will you?<br />
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My thought is I post a wish list here, or maybe use something like Sign-Up Genius. I say I need 6 people to donate 10 boxes of crayons, 10 packs of pencils, etc. You get the idea. You purchased what you commit to, and somehow get it to me. A few of us get together in early November to stuff the packs and get them into suitcases. And off we go. Sounds easier than I think it will be, but I believe it is possible to complete.<br />
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Along with the school, we will continue with the original purpose of this - bringing adult athletic shoes and brand new socks to those employees of the hotel we stay at. Those people continue to work hard, day in and day out, to provide for their families, just like we all do. Help me give them a hand up. I'm already starting to collect shoes. Please make sure there is some life left in them.<br />
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As always, please feel free to 'like' our page on facebook to receive updates in your feed. Share our page with your friends and family. Or if you think your business or employer would be interested in helping out, connect us.<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in November 2014, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Visit our GoFundMe page - </i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s">http://www.gofundme.com/afj10s</a></i></span></span><br /><i style="color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></strong>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-59085418894347497752013-07-23T18:36:00.001-07:002013-07-23T18:52:37.847-07:00Shoe Delivery!On July 16, 2013 we were able to share 65 pairs of shoes with the staff at our resort in Jamaica. I can't begin to tell you how fun this was. Trevor told 2 people, I told 2 people, and 30 minutes later all the shoes were gone. Folks from maintenance, laundry, house keeping, nanny/childcare services, bar & waiter staff, and baggage services all got shoes. It was so rewarding to see smiles and thanks from so many different people.<br />
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But what made it even better was the next day to see the improvement in footwear. And the small 'thanks' and smiles/winks we received. Trevor and I are so thankful and blessed to be able to share your shoes and your love to this little slice of the world.<br />
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All of these people, and more, were so thankful for your shoes. So many smiles at one time!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-5500659046473450012013-07-04T11:54:00.002-07:002013-07-04T12:57:58.193-07:00Shoes and Socks Update & A Break Down of the NumbersI've started to organize the shoes and socks today. This means sorting them out and matching them up, sorting by sex, and marking each one with a card that says sex and size for easy distribution once in Jamaica. I'm also going through and setting aside a few of the pairs that have been worn more than others. With limited space, I try and take the best pairs first, and then when extra space allows I fill in the gaps with the more worn shoes.<br />
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With that said, here is a break down of some of the numbers.<br />
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Current shoes collected as of Thursday, July 4, 2013.<br />
46 Women's and 23 Men's shoes.<br />
28 Women's and 16 Men's socks.<br />
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There was $81 donated to the www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases account specifically mentioned for sock use. With that money I ordered 30 pairs of men's socks and 50 pairs of women's socks from Amazon. With tax, the amount spent was $81.75. Set arrival date is Tuesday, July 9.<br />
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Adding those socks on order to the current totals leave us <b>short by 14 pairs of women's socks.</b><br />
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Also received at the GoFundMe page was $80 to cover the cost of children's books purchased at a local thrift store.<br />
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$75 was set aside for baggage fees.<br />
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$80 was donated for general use. I think that will end up going towards baggage fees as those will cost $330 and only $115 was donated, leaving that $215 short. If I use the $80 here, I'm only <b>short $135 for baggage fees.</b><br />
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We are also in need of suitcases. We received a couple, but still need at least 3 large suitcases. If I don't get those donated in the next day or two, I will be heading to my local thrift store to see if they have anything large enough. <b>Suitcases run $15-20. If you don't have a suitcase to donate, would you be willing to cover the cost to buy one?</b><br />
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<b>Thanks to each of you for your support on this trip. My family and I are excited to head out in the next couple of weeks and share your shoes and your love to our world. We are proud and blessed to be able to be the givers of your gifts. </b><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i>If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></strong><br />
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-85851219109947686732013-07-03T05:56:00.000-07:002013-07-04T12:54:58.617-07:00Thank you Cheryl and KC Express!Since Saturday, donations have really come 'running' in! Last night I was at the monthly meeting for KC Express and receive 16 pairs of shoes and 26 pairs of socks. Thank you to everyone who brought stuff.<br />
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A few days prior to that, Cheryl left 3 pairs of shoes and several school books on my porch.<br />
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Saturday brought socks from Tracey and shoes from Lori. <br />
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I feel so blessed to have friends who are willing to help out and make this donation trip a possibility. Thank you!<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 73 (30m, 43w)</strong></div>
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<strong>For those keeping track, our current total sock need is as follows:</strong></div>
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<strong>60 pairs of men's socks, 16 pairs received</strong></div>
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<b>86 pairs of women's socks, 28 pairs received</b></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i>If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></strong> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-41725943286177904292013-06-23T11:43:00.003-07:002013-06-23T11:43:36.946-07:00Thank you Gwen and Patti!Yesterday at my long run group with KC Express, Gwen and Patti were kind enough to donate some items to take.<br />
Gwen gave 3 pairs of shoes, 6 pairs of women's socks, and a rolling suitcase! Thank you Gwen!<br />
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Patti gave 3 pairs of shoes and 6 pairs of women's socks! Thank you Patti!<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 51 (21m, 30w)</strong></div>
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<strong>42 pairs of men's socks, 0 pairs received</strong></div>
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<b>60 pairs of women's socks, 12 pairs received</b></div>
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i>If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></strong>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-32461832420929767122013-06-15T19:06:00.000-07:002013-06-15T19:06:44.259-07:00Thank you Kelly, Katrina, Gabrielle, and Diane!I've been out of town for the past week visiting my family, so I have a few Thank Yous to catch up on.<br />
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Thank you Kelly Pfannenstiel for the 3 pairs of women's shoes. On our last trip the Pfannenstiel family donated 10+ pairs of shoes, and we're so thankful they run enough to donate more. Thank you!<br />
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Thank you Katrina Jones for the 2 pairs of women's shoes. I met Katrina through KC Express. She and her husband Gary are always fun to run with. Thank you!<br />
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Thank you Gabrielle Hernandez for the $65 donation for socks. I'll be sock shopping this week, so thank you for filling that need! <br />
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Thank you Diane Douglass for the $40 donation for baggage fees. This will sponsor a suitcase filled with love and shoes. Thank you so much!<br />
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<strong>Care to sponsor a bag?<br /><br /> <strike>Bag 4 - $35</strike> SPONSORED By Diane Douglass<br /> Bag 5 - $35<br /> Bag 6 - $35<br /><strike>Bag 7 - $75</strike> SPONSORED By Bill Hart!!<br /> Bag 8 - $75<br /> Bag 9 - $75</strong><br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 45 (21m, 24w)</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></span></strong> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-79314817993192092772013-06-08T06:02:00.000-07:002013-06-08T06:02:00.190-07:00Thank You Jenny! We've Reached 40 Pairs!Thank you Jenny Berry for your donation of 7! SEVEN! pairs of shoes! This brings the total collected to 40 pairs! Yahoo!!!<br />
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<strong>Care to sponsor a bag?<br /><br /> Bag 4 - $35<br /> Bag 5 - $35<br /> Bag 6 - $35<br /><strike>Bag 7 - $75</strike> SPONSORED By Bill Hart!!<br /> Bag 8 - $75<br /> Bag 9 - $75</strong><br /><br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 40 (21m, 19w)</strong></div>
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<strong>For those keeping track, our current total sock need is as follows:</strong></div>
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<br /><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></span></strong> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-80349826051190097082013-06-07T15:22:00.000-07:002013-06-07T15:22:09.700-07:00Thank You Emily!Thank you Emily for the pair of shoes!<br />
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Emily is a member of my MOMS Club, and I'm thankful that she donated a pair of shoes. Yahoo!<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 33 (19m, 14w)</strong></div>
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<strong>38 pairs of men's socks</strong></div>
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<b>28 pair's of women's socks</b></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></span></strong> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-48398920231528349572013-06-06T06:52:00.000-07:002013-06-06T06:52:00.032-07:00Thank you William Hart!Thank you William Hart for your generous donation of baggage fees! An entire suitcase of shoes and socks will be headed to Jamaica because you helped out! Thank you!<br />
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This trip we are hoping to take 6 suitcases filled with love to Jamaica. We are flying Air Tran, and their baggage fees are not cheap. We will be traveling with 9 checked bags total and the breakdown looks like this.<br />
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Bags 1-3 $25 each. These will be filled with our personal items, and then stuffed with extra bits if we have room.<br />
Bags 4-6 $35 each. These will be filled with love to give out to the workers and school.<br />
Bags 6-9 $75 each. These will also be filled with love to share.<br />
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Care to sponsor a bag?<br />
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Bag 4 - $35<br />
Bag 5 - $35<br />
Bag 6 - $35<br />
<strike>Bag 7 - $75</strike> SPONSORED By Bill Hart!!<br />
Bag 8 - $75<br />
Bag 9 - $75<br />
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<strong>Total shoe count: 32 (19m, 13w)</strong></div>
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<strong>38 pairs of men's socks</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</i></span></span></strong> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556793434402329878.post-7108006727536397852013-06-05T06:45:00.001-07:002013-06-05T06:45:42.860-07:00Thank You Half Fanatics!Thank you Half Fanatics!<br />
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If you're not a runner, you may be wondering just who the Half Fanatics are. They are a group of runners who like to run the Half Marathon distance, and have joined a national club of like-minded people. There is a facebook group to support them, and I got on it a few days ago to talk about an upcoming race. (Yes, I'm a Half Fanatic too, #4222 Yahoo!) I mentioned that I was going to Jamaica, collecting shoes, etc. Well, wouldn't you know, I open my mouth and people help! I received 4 pairs of shoes and $50 from people in the group. Thank you David and Karen!<br />
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Alisa also helped out on our first trip. I put it out there that Servite Primary was looking for a video projector, but thought that request was just too big and expensive to fill. Alisa heard the request, went to her office, and got a no-longer-used projector donate.<br />
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Thank you so much Alisa. Servite Primary owes you a giant hug.<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Share your shoes, share your love, share your world. </span><br /><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;">If you'd like to donate to Soleful Suitcases and our upcoming trip in July 2013, there are several ways to help. You can donate your in-good-shape, still life left, adult athletic shoes. You can donate brand new adult socks. School supplies are always welcome. Shop on Amazon via the link on the right hand size so we get credit to help pay for baggage fees. Or donate to our <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">GoFundMe</a> site at www.gofundme.com/solefulsuitcases</i><br /><i style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolefulSuitcases" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/solefulsuitcases </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningWithHart" style="color: #7c80a1; text-decoration: none;">twitter @RunningWithHart</a></i></strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Molengo; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><b>Melissa Hart 119 N. Parker St. #143 Olathe, KS 66061</b></i></span></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04739173519316977568noreply@blogger.com0