Athletico Holds 8th Annual Shoe Drive to Support Share Your Soles

Athletico Physical Therapy will be holding its 8th Annual Shoe Drive at each of its facilities from Monday, October 7 through Saturday, October 19 to collect new and gently used shoes. The shoes will be donated to Share Your Soles, a local non-profit organization that distributes shoes to impoverished and underprivileged communities in the United States and around the world.

Share Your Soles recognizes the importance of maintaining the dignity and self-respect of the individuals receiving these shoes. To the recipients, these shoes symbolize more than just a piece of footwear; they serve as a mode of transportation (as cars and bikes are not readily available) as well as a form of health insurance (because they prevent bare feet from exposure to diseases). Share Your Soles accepts all shoes but is especially in need of children’s shoes, including cleats and other sport-specific shoes. Shoes that are lightly worn and clean are preferred.

Athletico is a supporting sponsor of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and has provided physical therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training coverage to organizations such as XXX Racing, Chicago Endurance Sports, and Team in Training, as well as numerous Chicagoland endurance events including the Life Time Tri Chicago and the XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half-Marathon. Athletico has endurance specialists at each of its more than 70 facilities, including runners, cyclists, and triathletes with advanced knowledge to treat the needs of endurance athletes regardless of competitive level and interest.