Can It Be Done?

10 posted on November 10, 2008
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50,000 Shoes in 50 Days - Soles 4 Souls

I’m excited to partner with hundreds of other bloggers for an unprecedented grassroots social media challenge that has already been picked up by Forbes and CNBC. The challenge?

Can we affect global change through our blogs and raise enough money for
50,000 SHOES IN JUST 50 DAYS?

It’s a huge, audacious goal but one that I’m confident we can meet and exceed. There are over 300 Million around the world who do not have the most basic of necessities – shoes to protect their feet.

How Does This Work?
We’re partnering with Nashville-based Soles4Souls* in this amazing endeavor. The campaign and website 50000shoes.com just launched today.

A $5 donation buys two pair of shoes for a person somewhere in the world with none. Imagine, for a little more than what we spend on our morning coffee we can put shoes on the feet of two needy people. All of us can give $5, many of us can give more.

What Can I do?
The need is great and the goal is huge but when we work together we can make a difference. Here are a few ways you can help us get 50,000 shoes in 50 days:


1. Give
A $5 donation buys two pair of shoes. We can all give at least that much. Head over to 50000shoes.com and give generously and sacrificially.

2. Promote It On Your Blog
Why do you blog? Do you look at your blog as just a fun hobby or do you see it the way I see it – a platform to bring change and make a difference in the world? I don’t care if you have 150 readers or 5, you have been given influence. People have granted you the permission to speak into their lives. Use that influence to make a difference.

Would you consider writing a post about this amazing event and spread the word? There are graphics and banners available for your blog. You can also join the Facebook group and encourage your friends to do the same.

3. Spread The Word
Your sphere of influence is much larger than just your blog. You have friends and family that are just a phone call or email away. Set aside some time to reach out to some people and share this awesome opportunity with them.

Lisa and I have already given and will continue to give towards this goal. Even my daughter Chloe is giving some of her own money to buy shoes. If a 7-year-old with $20 in her piggy bank can give towards this we all can.

This is something I’m excited about. I know we can reach this goal and make a difference in the lives of thousands in the most practical ways.

‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? And the King will tell them, ‘I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ – Matthew 25:37-40

*Nashville-based Soles4Souls(TM) facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Since its inception, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 3.5 million pairs (or one pair every 23 seconds) to people in 61 countries, including Honduras, Romania, Thailand, and the Sudan. The charity has been featured on CNN Headline News, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, ABC News, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.

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    1 Molly said:

    OK. one more post like this Ruggles and I am gonna start stealing your feed and putting it on my site!

    Awesome!

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    2 Juli Jarvis said:

    I’m in on this too. Wow; you do should a good job in promoting these things in such a professional way. I’m impressed!

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    3 Reverb said:

    Brad, you turd.

    You just had to go and make your post so much more pro than mine. Pfft. You designers with your fancy computer hacking skillz.

    Good stuff Brad.

    Reverbs last blog post..50,000 pairs in 50 days…



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    4 ryan guard said:

    That’s very cool about Chloe! My wife is emptying her piggybank too :)

    ryan guards last blog post..50,000 pairs in 50 days



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    5 Abbey said:

    Way to go Chloe!! =)



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    6 Soles4Souls Blogging Challenge, 50,000 Pairs of Shoes in 50 Days | Scott Fillmer Photography from Auburn, Alabama said:

    [...] Brad Ruggles (Can It Be Done?) [...]



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    7 Scott Fillmer said:

    great post brad, bought some shoes and added a blog post too, cool deal

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    8 Brook said:

    Saw this come across my feed this evening and couldn’t help but get involved. Blessings brother and thanks for sharing!

    Brooks last blog post..100,000 shoes



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    9 Jared Woodard said:

    You’ve got my vote

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    10 themisfit said:

    great cause! Thanks for sharing.
    YES WE CAN

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    11 TheDan said:

    I got involved and bought some shoes a few days back. By the way. Your site has an awesome layout.



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    12 Soles 4 Souls « Cherith’s Weblog said:

    [...] can also get more information by Checking out my good Friend Brad Ruggles blog if I didn’t give you enough [...]



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    13 Danny Eiler said:

    I’ve put it on my blog as well, and I’m definitely in ..

    I’m skipping lunch from now until this is over and putting all of it towards however many pairs of shoes that will turn out to be.

    Danny Eilers last blog post..Will You Help?



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    14 Soles 4 Souls « ChloeBug said:

    [...] who read my blog gives $5 that would probably be 22 shoes.:-) You can read more about this on my dad’s blog here.  The web site to donate money for shoes is [...]



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    15 Blogger-blogger Bergerak | mustamar – around said:

    [...] Cara kerjanya: kita ‘membeli’ 2 pasang sepatu/sandal seharga $5. Targetnya, dalam 50 hari terbeli 50000 pasang [...]



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