FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(YOUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME) Launches Sneaker Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for (YOUR CAUSE)

(City, State, Year) – (YOUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME AND URL) is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser on (INSERT DATES OF SNEAKER DRIVE) to raise money for (INSERT CAUSE). (YOUR ORGANIZATION) will earn funds based on the total quantity of gently worn, used, and new sneakers collected. GotSneakers, a social enterprise, will issue funds in compensation for the collected sneakers. Those funds will benefit (YOUR CAUSE). Anyone can help by simply donating gently worn, used, and new sneakers.

GotSneakers has developed a unique fundraising program that asks communities to reach into their closets, not their pockets! The sneaker recycling program helps keeps sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on our environment, and helps organizations like ours raise much needed funds. The program is truly a win – win! Learn more about GotSneakers by visiting their website at www.gotsneakers.com.

“We are excited about our sneaker drive fundraiser,” said (ORGANIZATION SPOKESPERSON, TITLE).

“We know that most people have extra sneakers in their closets they would like to donate rather than throw away. By doing so, we raise money for (INSERT CAUSE) and help the environment. It’s a win – win for everyone!”

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