DAPHNE, Ala. — Hundreds of people in Baldwin and Mobile Counties recently donated used shoes to Baldwin Bone & Joint’s Many More Miles Campaign resulting in 1,355 pairs of shoes finding new life for those in need.

Baldwin Bone and Joint, P.C., Mobile and Baldwin County YMCA branches, the Port City Pacers and McCoy Outdoor Co., partnered for the eleventh year to collect shoes for the homeless outreach programs of Wings of Life and Discovery Ministries. The campaign got off to a running start in January and concluded at the Azalea Trail Run held on March 22rd.

Students in Mobile and Baldwin Counties were also given the opportunity to collect shoes and earn money for their schools’ PE programs. Fairhope Intermediate won first place, collecting 366 pairs of shoes and received a $300 prize. Gilliard Elementary took second place and a $200 prize, and Fairhope Elementary received third place and a $100 prize.

To donate shoes year-round, visit McCoy Outdoor Co. on Springhill Avenue and deposit shoes in the bin located at the front of the store.