An Ignoble Experiment: Seeds of SUCCESS

2011/03/08

Seeds of SUCCESS - Where Are They Now?

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	March 8, 2011 - Vol. 4 Issue 1

Where Are They Now?

As featured in the September 2010 issue of SUCCESS, Soles4Souls founder Wayne Elsey was moved to action when he saw an image of a lone shoe wash up on the beach after the 2004 tsunami hit Southeast Asia. One shoe. One life. One big mission. In just eight weeks, he collected more than 250,000 pairs of shoes for Southeast Asians. Today, his sights are set higher. Soles4Souls aims to collect 11 million pairs of shoes in 2011, called the 11 in 11 initiative. His grass-roots mission has expanded into a worldwide initiative, but the keys to achieving such success are still simple.

Tips for launching your own grass-roots charity:

• Keep your message simple. "Simple is better. Our message is very simple. We get and give shoes," Elsey says.
• Do anything, as long as it's something. You don't need a lot of money or manpower to make a difference. Just find something you are passionate about and use your gifts or talents to contribute.
• People to people. It can seem daunting to approach large corporations for participation, so start small and local. Approach your company first. Invite a few friends. Things will catch on.

For more inspirational stories of how individuals are making a difference, visit success.com.

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