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It’s time to celebrate!

In the two and a half months since the two 40ft shipping containers began their journey from Adelaide carrying 48,000 pairs of shoes, they have arrived in Tanzania and are now through customs. The first container of shoes has been sorted and is about to be distributed into the community, and the second container will be sorted next week. It is such an exciting time overseeing the operation! Photos will be coming very soon which we will share with our facebook community (click here to join our facebook community today) and in our next newsletter.

To view our full newsletter with full details , published on April 13 click here

We can also now accept donations. To donate and make a difference today go to our fundraising page http://www.everydayhero.com.au/the_butterfly_movement

Thank you so much for your support with our shoe drive in 2011. The response has been incredible with more than 50,000 pairs of shoes donated for the people of East Africa.

We have now completed collections for this year. We will be back in 2012 with a collection during the year.

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Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Warm regards,

Dalice

2011 shoe appeal details

Be the difference in a child’s life today – Give Shoes

What: Collecting gently worn and new shoes for the children, women and men of East Africa. We are looking for and accept all types of shoes for people of all ages and sizes (remembering that your gently worn shoes will be loved by the person who may have never owned one pair). You can check out our album on facebook to see some of the shoes which have been donated.

Why: 300 milion children globally do not own a pair of shoes.

Adults and children in developing countries are exposed to a myriad of difficult to control and treat infections which can be caused by cuts and scratches. In Australia, with access to clean water and good medications, these wouldn’t pose a major threat. However, in countries like Kenya and Tanzania, an infected cut on someone’s foot could be lethal.

Who: The Butterfly Movement in partnership with global charity Soles4Souls (www.soles4souls.com)

You: Each pair of shoes you donate saves a life. You can save the life of someone just like you; a sister, a brother, a daughter, a son, a mother, a father, a grandmother, a grandfather, with just one pair of your gently worn or new shoes.

How: Drop shoes to 131 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, South Australia (shop: Levant)

Tues & Wed: 10am til 5pm : Thurs: 9am til 6pm : Friday: 9am til 5pm : Sat: 9am til 4pm : Sun: 11am til 3pm : Mon: closed

(Levant will be closed between Christmas and New Year, returning on January 3rd)

(where possible please tie the laces of shoes or place a rubber band around each pair of shoes to keep them safely together, thank you)

See new drop off points below including country regions

The Goal: 24,000 pairs of shoes by December 24, 2011

Contact: Dalice Kennedy at butterflymovement@live.com.au or 0451 596 386

SA Drop off and Collection points

Below is a list of businesses and individuals who have kindly offered to collect shoes. As these are places of business please only leave shoes during business hours. For the contacts in Goolwa Beach and Moonta Bay please contact them to arrange a time.

Levant: 131 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

www.levantnaturesfashion.com.au

Send a Gourmet Basket: 113A Payneham Road, ST Peters

www.sendagourmetbasket.com

Ricca Coffee Company & Café: 2 West Thebarton Road, Thebarton

8234 0750

The Hospital Research Foundation: 60 Woodville Road, Woodville

www.hospitalresearch.com.au

I am Tall Poppy: Shop 1, 1 Aldinga Road, Willunga

Barossa region: The Christian Community “Hub”, 83 Murray Street, Tanunda

Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre: 3 Adelaide Place, Port Lincoln
9am to 5pm, open every day including weekends and public holidays

Goolwa Beach & Victor Harbour: Debbie