The Pasco County government and United Way of Pasco County have partnered to launch the inaugural Two Good Soles 5K race at Sunwest Park in Hudson. This new event aims to engage the community and raise funds for the 11th annual Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive, which provides essential footwear to local students. Every dollar raised from the race goes directly toward purchasing new shoes and socks for children who need assistance due to house fires, hurricanes, or financial stress. Over the past 11 years, the drive has successfully collected more than 24,000 pairs of shoes and 58,000 pairs of socks for students in need. The School Board of Pasco County collects all donated items by the end of October each year. Social workers then distribute the footwear to students whose families require help due to various hardships. Organizers have noted that donations of shoes and socks in size nine and up are especially needed for older children.
Key Points:
- The Pasco County government and United Way of Pasco County teamed up to launch the first Two Good Soles 5K at Sunwest Park in Hudson.
- Every dollar raised during the race goes directly toward buying new shoes and socks for children in the community.
- Over the past 11 years, the drive has collected more than 24,000 pairs of shoes and 58,000 pairs of socks.
- The School Board of Pasco County collects items at the end of October and social workers hand out footwear to students needing assistance due to house fires, hurricanes or financial stress.
