Miles' siblings were so excited to count all of the donated shoes. A total of 227 pairs were delivered March 3 to the People's City Mission.
Shoes for Miles 2020
The community donated 227 pairs of new kids' shoes to benefit the People's City Mission of Lincoln this year!
Thank you for your generosity in helping to provide NEW kicks to children who depend on t the City Mission as a safe place. Through your participation, we were able to make a difference in the lives of local families in need, while honoring Miles and shining a light on congenital heart defects. Check back next February 2021 for details on the next campaign!
Thank you for your generosity in helping to provide NEW kicks to children who depend on t the City Mission as a safe place. Through your participation, we were able to make a difference in the lives of local families in need, while honoring Miles and shining a light on congenital heart defects. Check back next February 2021 for details on the next campaign!
How to donate shoes
This year's shoe drive is for NEW kids' shoes only. Used shoes cannot be accepted.
The People's City Mission is currently low on the following sizes for both boys and girls:
Please avoid flip-flops and shoes that are only worn for special occasions. The best shoes are ones kids can run and play in safely.
To participate, please drop-off shoes at these locations during business hours Feb. 3-17:
The People's City Mission is currently low on the following sizes for both boys and girls:
- Toddlers, sizes 11, 12 and 13
- Big Kids, sizes 1, 2 and 3
Please avoid flip-flops and shoes that are only worn for special occasions. The best shoes are ones kids can run and play in safely.
To participate, please drop-off shoes at these locations during business hours Feb. 3-17:
- Footloose & Fancy, 4131 Pioneer Woods Dr. (70th and Pioneers Blvd)
- THREADS (Footloose & Fancy), 1219 P St. (12th & P Downtown)
Other ways to help
Venmo us!
You may also donate funds directly from your phone to be used toward the purchase of shoes using Venmo.
Venmo account: @shoesformiles
Show us your shoes!
Snap a photo of yourself with your shoe donation and share it on social media using the hashtag #shoesformiles.
Support CHD research and medical care in Miles' name.
If you prefer to give a monetary donation in lieu of shoes, we encourage you to consider a gift to the following in memory of Miles Ludvik:
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center
c/o Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
8401 West Dodge Road, Suite 120
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
You may also donate funds directly from your phone to be used toward the purchase of shoes using Venmo.
Venmo account: @shoesformiles
Show us your shoes!
Snap a photo of yourself with your shoe donation and share it on social media using the hashtag #shoesformiles.
Support CHD research and medical care in Miles' name.
If you prefer to give a monetary donation in lieu of shoes, we encourage you to consider a gift to the following in memory of Miles Ludvik:
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center
c/o Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
8401 West Dodge Road, Suite 120
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Many thanks to our collection site partner!
