Soles4Souls Partners with the NBA to Provide New Shoes to Victims of Recent Tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The shoe charity is delivering hundreds of pairs of new shoes to be distributed by NBA players DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe and DJ White

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May 06, 2011, 09:22 ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and TUSCALOOSA, Ala., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free shoes and clothing to people in desperate need, is partnering with the NBA and several of its young stars to give back to victims of the recent tornadoes in the South.

On Friday, May 6, Soles4Souls will be appearing with hundreds of brand new shoes and working side-by-side with NBA players at the Tuscaloosa American Red Cross Shelter at the Belk Activities Center. The distribution will take place at 4 pm ET.

"We are honored to work with the NBA and these young players who have taken the time to personally get involved in bringing some comfort to people who have lost so much," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "This tragedy has affected many families across the region. In especially hard-hit places, like Tuscaloosa, the involvement of the NBA and these young men mean a great deal to people starting the long process in rebuilding their lives," Elsey said.

Soles4Souls is sending several staff members to help distribute the clothing and footwear.

About Soles4Souls®, Clothes4Souls®, and Hope4Souls™

Soles4Souls collects new shoes to give relief to the victims of abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-enterprise efforts to eradicate poverty. Soles4Souls' other two divisions, Clothes4Souls and Hope4Souls, provide the same relief and support through clothing and other necessities. Donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org, www.clothes4souls.org, or www.hope4souls.org for more information.

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