Marlboro 12-Year-Old Collects Soles4Souls

Sawyer Howard, 12 of Morganville, is on a mission. He wants to collect and donate as many pairs of shoes to people around the world, some of whom have never had any.

Howard has been collecting new and gently used pairs of shoes for an organization called Soles4Souls, which collects shoes to give relief to the victims of abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-enterprise efforts to eradicate poverty.  

Howard is passionate about his new mission. In fact, he collected 200 shoes in one week. Howard is bringing his message and his parents' truck to on Sunday, beginning at 12 p.m. so you can join him in the fight against poverty.

Marlboro residents are encouraged to bring new or gently used shoes and sneakers (no high heels). 

Can't make Marlboro Day this weekend? Email Susie Howard at susie@ssshoward.com to schedule a drop-off date.

The rain date for Marlboro Day is Sept. 23.