Pro Skater Kenny Anderson Makes Good for Goodie Two Shoes
Once again pro skater Kenny Anderson deserves lots of love!! Yesterday, Kenny flew into Vegas just to spend the day with our May Heart n' Sole event KA party package auction winner. He'd promised an hour of personalized skating attention as well a complete boarding package and head-to-toe aparal from his own line AND he did not disappoint. Our winner was decked out with new board, pants, shirt and shoes AND for three plus hours, Kenny offered one-on-one skating pointers to all the kids in attendance, rode the rails, rocked the jumps and ramps, provided signed posters and showed us that skateboarding takes true athleticism and talent. How's that for awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXRZRO-nYpI&feature=related
Evening Mesquite Club Auction WOWS Goodie Two Shoes AGAIN
The Evening Mesquite Club's 25th annual holiday craft auction, benefitting GTSF for the second consecutive year, was held on November 19th, 2009 and was a smashing success! MC/Auctioneer Linda Tannenbaum kept the bidding action lively and had us roaring with laughter all in the name of Goodie Two Shoes. Special thanks to her and all of the wonderful ladies at Evening Mesquite for their talents, gifts, community support and ability to host a great party!
PGA Champ Martin Laird Goes All the Way for GTSF
Fellow Colorado State Alum, Martin Laird, needed a few extra holes, but in the end, the 26-year-old defeated UNLV graduate Chad Campbell and then George McNeill to win the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open at TPC Summerlin. Immediately following, he didn't say anything about going to Disneyland but he did promptly sign a pair of golf shoes for GTSF! Martin, congratulations on your first PGA tour win and thanks for thinking of us!
7th Annual GTSF Giveaway Sets New Participant Record
Unbelieveable! With the assistance of generous community partners and amazing community volunteers, the 7th Annual Goodie Two Shoes Giveaway outfitted 1,582 children in need with new shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies, lunch and more in a single day! What an amazing day making a difference in the lives of so many children in need! And, special thanks to our participating celebrities: pro skateboarder Kenny Anderson, former NFL player Anthony Simmons and Ms. Earth Nevada, Tiffany Yanke for spending the day with us and engaging all of the participants.
Country Superstar Tim McGraw Steps Up for GTSF
We're very please to announce that country superstar Tim McGraw has stepped up in support of Goodie Two Shoes and autographed a pair of custom, hand-tooled Lucchese boots bound for our 2nd Annual Heart n' Sole celebrity shoe auction -- May 22nd, 2010 at the M Resort. If you're a fan of GTSF as well as one of country music's hottest stars, then these boots might just have your name on them!
$300K Engelstad Family Gift Helps GTSF Hit the Road
Amazing! Fantastic! Incredible! We're doing the ultimate happy dance over here!! GTSF is very excited to announce that the Engelstad family has graciously sent GTSF packing -- packing that is to move into a new 4,000 square foot facility! In addition to the new home, by the end of the year GTSF will be hitting the road with a new mobile unit, a shoe-store-on-wheels, if you will, courtesy of the Engelstad's amazing generosity! So keep your eyes peeled for our new 48' custom trailer, which will allow us to expand our operations and take our programming directly to 10,000 children in need, annually! Honk when you see us because we might just be making a difference at a school or event near you!
National Charity League of Green Valley Cares About Kids
The National Charity League of Green Valley held a backpack drive over the summer and recently donated 20 backpacks for our Lowman Elementary School shoe, sock, and backpack back-to-school event, benefitting 300 children in need Thanks, Ladies, for caring about the children in Clark County.
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi Walks the Walk for GTSF
As a pillar of the New England Pats defense for fourteen seasons, NFL veteran Tedy Bruschi knows a thing or two about winning; He also knows the importance of giving back. In support of our next celebrity auction, Tedy has just donated an autographed pair of cleats, straight from the game field. (thanks Linda!) Given his longevity in the league and his Hall of Fame future, we truly appreciate his support and wish him a healthy and winning season.
Two Local Children Make a Sweet Donation to GTSF
During a recent community garage sale, two local children, Tanner and Peyton Prussin, elected to send their sale proceeds to GTSF. To sweeten the donation, they sold cookies and lemonade. The result was a very sweet donation of 50.00!! We appreciate these community-minded youngsters and thank them for their generous support of children in need!
The Evening Mesquite Club selects Goodie Two Shoes AGAIN
The Evening Mesquite Club, a women's organization founded in Las Vegas in 1911, has chosen GTSF as the beneficiary of its annual holiday craft auction scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, 2009. The event will be held at the Mesquite Club located at 702 E. St. Louis Avenue in Las Vegas. GTSF is very honored to have been selected as the benefiting charity for two years in a row. The event is great hometown fun and provides a wonderful boost to Goodie Two Shoes programming! Tickets information will be posted here in the fall. So, mark your calendar and plan on joining Tony and Nikki Berti for a great evening of crafts, food and fun...
Inaugural Heart n' Sole Event Huge Success
If you joined us at the magnificent M Resort for our Evening of Heart n' Sole on May 22nd, then you already know how much fun was had by all! From the rockin' 80's music of LoveShack to the fabulous swooning of Earl Turner, from the incredible gourmet food spread to the celebrity signed shoes and one-of-a-kind silent auction, Heart n' Sole had something for everyone! And, the proof is in the fundraising... thanks to all of our generous sponsors, donors and attendees, Heart n' Sole raised over $50,000 for GTSF. WOW!!! The goal of securing the mobile programming unit, (shoe-store-on-wheels) is closer than ever! And, if you missed out on this year's fab party, don't worry, we're already thinking ahead to next year and how we're going to double the fun!
Natalie Gulbis and Jerry "The Shark" Tarkanian Jump In with GTSF
Hot LPGA tournament winning champion Natalie Gulbis and 43-year collegiate head basketball coach Jerry "the Shark" Tarkanian jumped in to support the Goodie Two Shoe Foundation's upcoming Heart n' Sole event by providing their very own pairs of autographed celebrity shoes. Natalie's are fresh of the golf course and you won't want to miss Jerry's addition to our incredible collection.
Daddy's Girls Support Goodie Two Shoes
Angela and Vanessa Simmons are following up their starring roles on MTV's Run's House with their own show called Daddy's Girls and on a recent stop at Fashion Show Mall in Vegas, they donated an autographed pair of sneakers from their very own Pastry line. The rhinestoned, pink and purple shoes are hot and if you take them home from the Heart n' Sole silent auction in May, you'll, in turn, be helping GTSF provide shoes and socks to many, many children in need. You go Girls!
Pro-Skateboarder Kenny Anderson at YOUR House
We love the celebrities who lend support to Goodie Two Shoes and pro-skater Kenny Anderson deserves lots of love!! He recently knocked our socks off when he offered up a one-hour Las Vegas appearance for our Heart n' Sole VIP exclusive auction. If you're the winning bidder, Kenny will go to your Las Vegas home or specified location for a child's birthday party or special event! In addition, Kenny's going to outfit him/her from head to toe with shoes, pants, a shirt and jacket from his own apparel line. And just to make sure your little X-Gamer has it all, he's going to throw in a complete boarding package! How's that for awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXRZRO-nYpI&feature=related
M Resort Hosting an Evening of Heart n' Sole
Mark May 22nd, 2009 on your calendars and join us for a rocking evening of Heart n' Sole at the newly-opened M Resort on Las Vegas Boulevard South. Join Tony and Nikki Berti for the VIP Reception at the Hostile Grape and then check out the Main Event, pool-side! There will be delicious food courtesy of the M restaurants, libations courtesy of Deluca Liquor & Wine, entertainment, local celebs, and a one-of-a-kind silent auction featuring unique items and all of the celebrity shoes we're always telling you about! Details will be available soon so check back here for more information! www.themresort.com
Justin Timberlake Puts His Best Foot Forward for GTSF
Justin Timberlake has children on his mind! Not only does he lend his support to the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open, a PGA Tour official event right here in Las Vegas, but he also took time out of his busy schedule to sign a pair of white, Nikes for GTSF. We can't sing his praises enough but we'll certainly try... Justin, thanks for being an awesome role model, for making great music and for your sincere interest in assisting children in need. You're the best!
The Evening Mesquite Club Tolls for GTSF in a BIG Way
The Evening Mesquite Club, a women's organization founded in Las Vegas in 1911, hosted their annual holiday craft auction in November and raised a whopping $5455.00 for GTSF. Nikki Berti joined Master of Ceremonies, KTNV Channel 13 reporter and anchor, Tiffani Sargent, on stage and together they led the rowdy and enthusiastic auction crowd bidding on hand-crafted items big and small. Big thank you to the Evening Mesquite Club for their dedication, enthusiasm and giving spirit in the the name of children in need!
Southern Highlands Prep Students Black and Blue for Goodie Two Shoes
Mrs. Malone's 5th grade class at Southern Highlands Preparatory School "scared" the student body into donating $305.00 for Goodie Two Shoes. Their Halloween "haunted house, " with a .25 cent entry fee, was a huge hit with the entire student body and they did a GREAT job of designing, building and implementing the project on behalf of GTSF! To continue the spirit of giving into Thanksgiving, the SHPS student body participated in "Blues for Shoes." In exchange for a $1 donation to GTSF, students were allowed to ditch their uniforms and wear blue jeans to school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. SHPS's BfS inititative raised another $198.35! Way to go, kids!!
In Step with Tennis Champ Andre Agassi and Skateboard Guru Tony Hawk
Andre Agassi, one of the best tennis players of all time and, Tony Hawk, grandmaster of the skateboard, have stepped up to support GTSF by generously donating autographed shoes for our celebrity shoe auction. Andre's support is a grand slam for us and we're proud to add his autogaphed Adidas to our line-up. Tony Hawk is doing double duty and this is the second pair of autographed Adios he's sent our way. Awesome!
Pro Skater Kenny Anderson and UNLV Men's Basketball Coach Lon Kruger Step Up for the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation
Kenny Anderson is celebrating the birth of his twins and Coach Kruger's Rebel team is about to kick off the season but they still stepped up and donated a pair of autographed shoes for our celebrity shoe auction. Kenny directly designed and developed his donated shoes, by Adio while Coach Kruger put forth some BIG size 14, Uptempo Double Takes by Nike.
6th Annual Goodie Two Shoes Giveaway Outfits 1,524 Children in Need
Outfitting over 1,500 disadvantaged children from 13 Southern Nevada Boys & Girls Clubs in a single morning with new shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies, lunch and more is no easy task . But on Saturday, October 25th, GTSF and hundreds of community volunteers did just that! Thank you for your tremendous support and for truly making a difference in our community!
NHRA's John and Ashley Force Rev Up the Pace
Fifteen-time NHRA World Champion John Force and racing phenom daughter, Ashley Force, have revved up the celebrity shoe auction by generously donating two pairs of autographed Simpson racing shoes to GTSF.
Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada flip-flopped for Goodie Two Shoes
For nearly three months, Brown & Brown employees donated funds in order to wear flip-flops to the office on Fridays. One employee, with really gnarly feet (their words not mine) who shall remain nameless, facilitated contributions by agreeing NOT to wear flip-flops! The net result was a $1250 employee donation matched by a $1250 Brown & Brown donation. Fantastic!
LaDainian Tomlinson (LT), Jessica Simpson and Tony Hawk Step Up
San Diego Charger running back LT, singer Jessica Simpson and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk stepped up to support GTSF by recently donating autographed shoes for the GTSF Celebrity Shoe Auction. LT offered up a pair straight from the practice field, Jessica provided a signed black pair (Layla) from her own line and Tony's most certainly have seen the face of a skateboard.
Paris Hilton and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman offer Fancy Footwork
Celebutante Paris Hilton and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman are the latest celebrities to lend their support to the upcoming Goodie Two Shoes Celebrity Shoe Auction. Ms. Hilton kindly donated a pair of autographed pink/purple heels (Zula) from her own line while Mayor Goodman preferred to sign multi-striped athletic shoes, which he considered to be "very cool" and fitting for the Mayor of the "Greatest City in the World."
The Evening Mesquite Club selects Goodie Two Shoes
The Evening Mesquite Club, a women's organization founded in Las Vegas in 1911, has chosen GTSF as the beneficiary of its annual holiday craft auction scheduled for November 20th, 2008. The event will be held at the Mesquite Club located at 702 E. St. Louis Avenue in Las Vegas and KTNV Channel 13 reporter and anchor, Tiffani Sargent, has graciously agreed to serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event is sure to be great fun and provide a wonderful boost to Goodie Two Shoes! Tickets information will be available soon. So, mark your calendar and plan on joining Tony and Nikki Berti for a great evening...
Goodie Two Shoes joins forces with Henderson Back 2 School Celebration
On August 23rd, 2008, GTSF joined forces with multiple agencies including the Salvation Army, Nevada Hand, Henderson Welfare Office, HopeLink, Giving Life Ministries, St. Jude's Children Ranch and Boys & Girls Clubs to provide almost 400 disadvantaged children with new shoes, socks and backpacks during the 7th Annual Henderson Back 2 School Celebration. All together, the event assisted close to 1500 school children in need.
