Helping to coordinate the effort were (standing) Ayana Bennett and Emily McPeak and (seated) Jen Brady and Megan Wenner.
In the course of one month, the Wellfocused team collected over 130 pairs of sneakers for donation to Back On My Feet, a national organization that works to combat homelessness through the power of running and community support. Their running-based model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength, and esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead and move toward jobs, homes, and new lives. Thanks for everyone who donated shoes! For more information reach out to wellfocused@uphs.upenn.edu.