Some things no one should have to wait on

​The scene preceded every shoe distribution. Kids waiting in line to have their foot measured for a new pair of shoes. Many of them had walked an hour or more to be in the line.

To wait for their chance.

At shoes.

It's really easy in those moments to think about the things I'm waiting on in my life. Almost all of them are things I can definitely live without. Almost all of them are personal preference and dream things.

None of them make life risky to live without.

Shoes are risky to live without. I'm at a conference today with several hundred people. All of them are wearing shoes. Many of them wearing shoes that are quite expensive.

This isn't a guilt trip post. The reality is we are always going to live in a world of haves and have nots. This isn't about a great equalization. But it is about reflecting on some things the have nots should not have to have not.

Shoes are one of those things. Especially when we have the means to make sure of that. This month you can help me.

In May, Soles4Souls is hosting The Race 4 Every Kid. It's a race to raise money to provide new shoes to kids living in homelessness across the US. I will be running/walking a total of 100 miles this month in the race (first time in a LONG time I'll hit that milestone!).

Along the way I am trying to raise $4,000 to support getting good shoes to homeless kids in the US.

Thanks to my friend Tracey Outlaw I'm off to a great start. I'm grateful for Tracey and his constant support of the Soles4Souls mission. I'd be grateful to anyone who wants to contribute a little or a lot to carry on the momentum.

Because again, there are just some things none of us should have to wait for.

If you feel so led, you can contribute at this link:

https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/lCeZc8mdMy

And thank you a lot in advance for your support.