Bounce Gymnastics, located at 2755 Arena Dr. in Hartland, is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser from April 19 to May19 to raise money for Team Bounce, which earns funds based on the number of sneakers — gently worn, used, and new — it collects. GotSneakers, a social enterprise, issues funds for the collected sneakers to benefit team athletes and events. Anyone can help by simply donating gently worn, used, and new sneakers.
GotSneakers developed this unique fundraising program, which asks communities to reach into their closets, not their pockets. The sneaker recycling program helps keeps sneakers out of landfills, and helps organizations raise much-needed funds.
“We are excited about our sneaker-drive fundraiser,” said Riley Schumacher, team director. “We know that most people have extra sneakers in their closets they would like to donate rather than throw away. By doing so, we help save our planet and raise money for Team Bounce and help the environment. It’s a win – win for everyone.”
