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Thank you to everyone that helped to make this year’s event a success.

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All proceeds generated from the event will help Shoes for Austin fulfill our shoe grants for 2008. We hope to see you all at next year’s event.

Thank you to our 2008 sponsors. We could not have done it without you.

Every summer, Shoes for Austin partners with 107.1 KGSR to host a Back to School Donations Drive to raise funds to purchase shoes to distribute to kids throughout the school year. The beginning of the school year creates an extra burden on low-income families because children need new clothes and school supplies. Our goal is to make sure kids get off on the right foot and feel good about themselves this school year.

Thank you to everyone that donated to the 6th annual Shoes for Austin Back to School Donations Drive.

Thank you to everyone that helped to make this year’s event a success.

Thank you to everyone that made it out to the 1st Annual Boots-and-Books Charity Concert. All proceeds from the event benefited For the Children and Shoes for Austin. We hope to see you at next year’s event.

On Saturday, May 5th, 2007 Shoes for Austin hosted the 7th Annual Shoes for Austin 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s 1K at the Park at La Frontera in Round Rock, Texas. The USA Track and Field certified 5K course wound around La Frontera neighborhood and business center and the Kid’s 1K course followed one block around the park. Following the Kid’s 1K, New Balance sport bags were presented to the overall male and female finishers and the first three male and female finishers in ten age groups. All the Kid’s 1K participants were winners and received a medal after crossing the finish line.

Students from Bluebonnet Elementary sang the National Anthem and Round Rock Councilmember Rhode started the event with a pre-race pep talk and a blow of the horn. We had many special guests on race day including 24 Hour Fitness, First State Bank, New Balance and Run Tex staff conducting personalized foot assessments. Participants stayed for the after party and enjoyed refreshments from Jason’s Deli, Sweet Leaf Tea, and Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream. Kids kept busy playing in the bouncy house, running two Youth Interactive obstacle courses, and visiting with the Round Rock Fire Department.

All proceeds generated from the event will help Shoes for Austin fulfill our shoe grants for 2007. Hope to see you all at next year’s event.

A sincere thank you to everyone that helped to make this year’s event a success. View photos from the day by clicking here.

In March 2006, CulinART hosted a unique evening highlighting local chefs from premier businesses. Featured chefs demonstrated their creative skills on stage and guests were then presented with these crafted works of art. A portion of ticket sales benefited Shoes for Austin.

On Saturday, March 4, 2006 Body Business hosted a Casino Night for gym members and their friends. All proceeds from the event went to support Shoes for Austin's shoe incentive program.

Shoes for Austin provides new shoes to Barbara Jordan Elementary students participating in a fitness program and training for a 5K and 10K road race. Governor Rick Perry came to the delivery to personally congratulate the youth on their hard work and dedication.