My Kindness Challenge was a success and over 450 pair of mens, womens, and childrens socks were gifted at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on 11-25-09. Seventy-two stocking hats were also given out.

I would like to thank all of those who assisted in collecting these and in helping tie each pair of socks with beautiful ribbons. Each pair carried the message; You are a part of God’s plan. Walk in His grace.

A seven-year-old boy, Blaze Trumble, had over 600 blankets and coats that he and his family had collected for the homeless. This was Blaze’s second year of donating his time and effort toward doing this wonderful work for other people. I can’t help but stop and think that if only a few other young people would follow Blaze’s example of humanitarianism, what a wonderful world this would be. Blaze has his own website at www.blazeswish.com. I might add, 11-25-09, was his 7th birthday!

Humpty Dumpty on a Mountain of Socks

A fellow speech/language therapist, Jill Gertz, joined in my Kindness Challenge and today, 10-29-09, presented me with 157 pair of mens, womens, childrens socks! NOW ISN’T THAT WONDERFUL! She collected them at her private speech practice as well as from her Sunday School Class.

The socks will be gifted along with stocking hats, stuffed animals, and more at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Wed., November 25th. THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE. You know how to get in touch with me. Just DO IT!

The world is a generous place ~ and those who can, need to give.

Many of the men who come to the Rescue Mission are Veterans who happen to be homeless. That seems like an oxymoron to me. It should NOT be so ~ but it is. Socks for these men and their families are important but even more critical is the message we send as we gift them with a simple pair of socks. Perhaps the ribbons and card placed on each and every pair of adult socks says it all: “You are part of God’s plan. Walk in His grace.”

To those of you who have contributed, thank you. To those of you who want to be a part of this Kindness Challenge there is still time. Get in touch with me ~ you know how.

Here are my latest stats: (everything is NEW)

Mens 246

Womens 82

Childrens 81

Boys (older) 12

Adult stocking hats 46

children’s stocking
hats 12

women’s caps 14

stuffed animals 20

bubbles 12 very large bottles

All of my friends love to give socks!

We’d love to have YOU be a part. Respond back on this site, through my E mail, on Facebook or by phone at 702-435-8748. Don’t wait ~ you’ll feel great!

Chris and Kathie

I attended a Rotary Club meeting with Rotarian, Chris Steely, who introduced me and presented the Kindness Challenge of socks for the homeless in Las Vegas.
Many of the men’s, women’s, and children’s socks have been gifted to families who come to the Central Christian Church’s pantry and they are soooo appreciated. The Rotarian’s are a wonderful organization and give generously to the community.

They collected 101 pair of socks!

The students of Del Sol High School rock. Here’s the most recent sock count

men’s = 391 pair
women’s = 84 pair
children’s = 103 pair

ALSO, I will be attending a Las Vegas Rotary luncheon next week. I think there will be great things from the Rotarians. If YOU belong to a group or organization who would like to be part of this Kindness Challenge please give me an E mail or a call at 702-435-8748. I’ll be happy to pick the box, bag, or pair up at your location.