Crocs & the Kids

Crocs Inc. announced Wednesday that in conjunction with its charity organization, SolesUnited, and NBA star Charlie Villanueva, the company is donating 10,000 pairs of Crocs shoes to impoverished children in the Dominican Republic.

The donation marks the first large-scale initiative to aid Dominican children through Tenis Para Ninos, or “Sneakers for Children," a program developed by The Charlie Villanueva Foundation, according to a statement from Crocs released Wednesday. More than 42 percent of the Dominican population lives in poverty, the statement said.

“I have witnessed first-hand the widespread desolate conditions in the Dominican Republic,” said Villanueva in the statement. “Few Americans realize many Dominican people have never owned shoes before, so the simple act of providing them with quality Crocs footwear is invaluable. It is my hope that this benevolent partnership with SolesUnited will only continue to grow with the support of my fellow NBA players moving forward."

Kicking off tomorrow and running through Aug. 31, the shoes will go to children in schools and orphanages in Puerto Plata, Cabrera and Santiago. Along with the shoe giveaway, Feed the Children and Unicef will be in attendance giving additional aid.

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Crocs & the Kids

Encouragement!

I have to apologize right off-the-bat for the OSD not being updated as frequently as I would like it to be done. To say that I’ve been busy working on a number of projects that I’m truly excited about would be an understatement. The tree with deep roots always bears sweet fruit. Remember that!

So the sneaker culture has been dealing with the onslaught of so many kicks that it’s hard to decipher what’s what these days. I thank God everyday for the life that I have and having grown up in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The reason why I say that is because there are so many good sneakers that are being released that are overlooked by the masses because many, even I at times, are stuck on the past. What happened to learning from the past to live in the present and plan for the future?

Know that IAG (short for: It’s ALL Good for those that are new to OSD) and the products coming will be inspiring and ready for the masses.

On a parting note, do a good deed for someone other than yourself and encourage a child to read and do well in school. There are too many dummies in the world that are parents and continue to fail their children miserably!

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Encouragement!