Vipers, Pepper's And Foot Solutions To Hold Shoe Drive
January 19, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
HIDALGO, Texas -The NBA Development League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Pepper's at Uptown and Foot Solutions announced today they are holding a shoe drive on Wednesday from 5-to-7:00 p.m., at Foot Solutions benefiting UNICEF's Haiti Relief Fund.
Fang and the Snake Charmers will be on-site at Foot Solutions (6100 N. 10th St. in McAllen) accepting donations of close-toed, flat shoes. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
The event is part of the 2010 NBA D-League Cares Week of Service. NBA D-League teams are hosting a variety of hands-on service events through Jan. 24 in a collaborative effort to give back to children, families, and the community and to increase fan awareness about the importance of service.
The NBA D-League Cares Week of Service tipped off on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and aligns with President Obama's recent launch of the United We Serve initiative (www.serve.gov). United We Serve seeks to expand the impact of volunteer work in existing organizations and encourage individuals to make a difference in their communities. Fans can find out about volunteer opportunities and learn more about the NBA's community partners by going to www.nba.com/nbacares.
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