HICKORY, NC — In an effort to raise 25,000 pairs of gently worn shoes, Affordable Fitness Studio is sponsoring the first Walk-Along to Fitness event Saturday, Nov. 9, downtown.
The event is a one-mile walk at Hickory’s Sails on the Square.
It was brought to the attention of Affordable Fitness Studio that Dallas L. Dixon’s character “Shelby” in her recently published work “ Shelby’s Shoes” was in need of help to raise 25,000 pairs of shoes.
Shelby, a caterpillar, recognizes that she has so many shoes she is unsure to do with them. Dixon wanted to apply Shelby’s dilemma by assisting in an actual cause. Soles4Souls, based in Nashville, Tenn., was chosen as the cause.
Collection boxes will be at different areas of the Walk-Along to Fitness walk to accept donations. Each Soles4Souls box has a bar code to scan with a smart phone, so receipt of charitable donation is instantly e-mailed to the phone user.
Dixon will be present at the walk to talk about Soles4Souls and to autograph the “ Shelby’s Shoes” book. Participants and spectators who purchase the book also contribute to the charity, as 15 percent of sales from the Shelby collection goes to Soles4Souls.
In addition to supporting the Soles4Souls charity, the Walk-Along to Fitness is also intended to support those who need encouragement to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Affordable Fitness Studio has affiliated sponsors Carolina Orthopedic, Fleet Feet, and Frye Regional Medical Center to help with walking concerns and take vitals, while Active Edge will have health food options to sample before and after the walk.
The Walk-Along to Fitness walk begins and ends at the Sails in downtown Hickory. Late registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Affordable Fitness Studio booth. The walk begins at 9 a.m. All pre-registered walk participants receive a water bottle prize for finishing the walk. To receive a registration form to participate or if you have questions, e-mail Christie B. West at personalizedworkout4u@gmail.com[1] . Registration fee is $10, and children 12 and younger walk free.
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