Addison Trail Girls Cross-Country Team seeking donations for shoe-drive fundraiser

The Addison Trail Girls Cross-Country Team is seeking donations for its shoe-drive fundraiser, and proceeds will go toward equipment for the team.

Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted through noon on Oct. 3. Please note, the following items cannot be accepted.

• Shoes with holes, cuts or missing components
• Shoes with mold
• Shoes not in pairs
• Winter boots
• Foam flip flops
• Slippers
• Bowling shoes
• Steel-toe shoes
• Athletic shoes with metal cleats

World Wear Project will issue a check to the team based on the total weight of the pairs of shoes collected. The shoes will then be distributed to those in need. For more information about World Wear Project, go to http://worldwearproject.com.

Donations can be dropped off from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday at Addison Trail (door No. 1 – the main entrance), 213 N. Lombard Road in Addison, attention Jim Ziebka. For questions or more information, contact Ziebka at jziebka@dupage88.net or 630-458-4363.