Feb 21st Shoe Run!
 

OK gang..

Its time for us to send a message to our wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, and that message is "We thank and support you!"

Our brothers over at g35driver are setting up with the folks a Walter Reed, the ability for us and Nissan/Infiniti/ (all other makes welcome) enthusiasts to drop off running shoes to they guys there.

Apparently there is a large need, for sneakers in mens sizes 9-11.5. If anyone wants to donate some new running shoes we can drop them off on the 21st.

I figure a pair of Asics is $50 ~ $60.. and we all prolly spend that going out 1 night for dinner and drinks.. so.. maybe we can give up 1 night of fun for these guys.

Unfortunately there looks to be some obstacles, to seeing and visiting with these heroes.. so many of the guys will only be able to hear us( the cars ) visit.

There is still allot to work out, and I'll post more details here as they evolve.

Yes .. I FULLY realize this is on the same day as the AAM meet, and yes, it was planned that way, on purpose.


1: MDracer76

In for details. I wont know until last minute because of work but i would love to do this.

what time wil this start on?

I love the amount of time you spend on us.

lol.

im sure it took mike a long time to think about this...

Will they take other sizes? I have a pair of size 13 Asics I bought awhile back - they're Brand New but are a bit too small for me. I've just been holding on to them for whatever reason.

Yup.. I'm sure a large size will be great. Sometimes wounds cause things to swell.. and.. I'm sure a guy smaller than a size 13 might find his foot in a larger size, at least for a little while.

wow.. make 'dickly' comments much? lets keep this ontopic, and about doing something good.

hahaha halarious^^^^^ for sure i will gladely pick up a pair of shoes and bring them. mike may be i can meet you some where since you are close to me...

I will also be taking shoes/dontations at the HH the NGC is having this Saturday down in Fairfax.

1: MDracer76
2. BSurdam (fully support the date)

1: MDracer76
2. BSurdam (fully support the date)
3. VTMustard

I'll be there!

1: MDracer76
2. BSurdam (fully support the date)
3. VTMustard
4. thefireboy(will donate but not able to make the date)

We will drop the shoes off at the hospital at noon and the donation coordinator will be putting the word out that we are coming and take us over to the dormitories where the soldiers stay. There is a pretty big parking lot out there and whoever wants to go. Please do not sign up if you are unable to come.

It will be REALLY EMBARRASSING if only 2 of us show up.

Can you post an itinerary of some sort? This sounds like a great thing to participate in. Thanks! (Sorry if it was posted above already)

^^^^might still be finalizing the details

Mdracer cant post no more... he is banned...

But I'll give him props on this one, this is a great idea.
bump.

Since MDracer is B'd here are the details

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21 Feb 2009 @ 1030am = Meet at Gina Driver's (G35driver) apartment complex (16th and Eastwest Highway) - exact address TBD

1130am = drive to Walter Reed = We are on someone elses schedule (he is coming in on his day off) so we need to stick to the times posted.

1200pm = drop off NEW SHOES to volunteer coordinator Maurice

1230ish = drive to wounded warrior dorms and see if they want to look at the cars. Maurice will be letting them know that we are coming so we need to show up in force.

afterwards see where we can eat.

This will happen Rain or Shine since it has now been put on the calander of the hospital's donation office.
They will accept NEW SHOES and socks. Any used items donated will be taken to Paul's Place Soup Kitchen in Baltimore.

I will be accepting donations on Saturday at the VA HH as well as any day up to the 20th of Feb. If you dont like shopping I will be more than happy to do it for you.... It will be really embarrassing if we show up with two cars and one pair of shoes. Maurice is going out of his way to help us and the least we can do is help them. Thanks.

Might be there ill bring some shoes

Are you back from over seas already?