SAVE THE DATE!
Take a Step for Education with Shoes for Scholars as it hosts its Inaugural Smarts’N Strides 5k Run & Walk on Sept. 20
Annual Golf Tournament returns to Red Rock Country Club for its third year Aug. 25
5K dining incentives courtesy of
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar and Pinkbox Doughnuts
Get ready to lace up for a cause and join Shoes for Scholars this Sept. 20 at Town Square Las Vegas (6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd.) for its Inaugural Smarts’N Strides 5K Run & Walk. Community members will join together to support the nonprofit in its mission to educate and empower middle school students at Title 1 and low-income schools through incentive programs that lead to students being awarded with new, brand-name shoes.
“We’re beyond excited for our upcoming walk as community members, students and parents can all join and walk to help raise vital funds for our students,” said May Kane, founder of Shoes for Scholars. “It’s amazing what a new pair of shoes can do and with each stride we take, we move closer to ensuring every student begins their journey with dignity and confidence. Every step helps to put a brand new pair of shoes on a student ready to chase their dream.”
The inaugural Smarts’N Strides 5K Run & Walk is presented by The 702 Firm Injury Attorneys. It’s at one’s own speed, whether running, walking or even walking the dog, and is a great way to take a step towards the finish line while raising crucial funds for the organization. Whether a participant, donor or just there to cheer, all are welcome to come and support for a fun morning at Town Square. Participants are encouraged to sign up early and start their own team or join one already established and start fundraising. The run/walk is two laps around Town Square. All participants are encouraged to register in advance by Sept. 7:
- 7:00 AM: Registration and Family Resource Fair
- Includes orange juice, candied bacon and a $10 dining card courtesy of Lazy Dog Town Square
- 7:45 AM: Opening Ceremony
- Emcee and music by DJ Dr. RB, principal to a Shoes for Scholars partner school by day and DJ by night
- 8:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
- All participants will receive a doughnut compliments of Pinkbox Doughnuts upon crossing the finish line
- 10:00 AM: Event Ends – all participants are encouraged to dine at or get to-go from Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Town Square after and mention Shoes for Scholars and the restaurant will donate 15% back to the nonprofit.
Teams and participants can register and start fundraising now. Team Captain registration is $25, adults age 13-plus are $30 and kids age 12 and younger are $20. Students from Shoes for Scholars’ participating schools can register for free. For more information on the Smarts’N Strides 5K Run & Walk, to register or become a sponsor, please visit ShoeForScholars.org.
The walk comes on the heels of the nonprofit’s popular golf tournament, which will return for its third year to Red Rock Country Club (2250 Red Springs Dr.) on Monday, Aug. 25. A few spots remain with foursomes available for $1,000 and single players for $250. This fun event is also emceed by DJ Dr. RB. Registration is nearly full, so interested participants are encouraged to sign up today at ShoesForScholars.org/events.
- 7:00 AM: Registration and breakfast
- 8:30 AM: Shotgun start
- 1:00 PM: Buffet lunch, raffle and awards ceremony
For questions on either event, or to become a sponsor, please email [email protected].
About Shoes for Scholars
Shoes for Scholars serves financially underserved middle school students in grades 6-8 by empowering them to excel academically and build confidence through its innovative incentive programs. The organization currently partners with six Southern Nevada Title 1 Schools to inspire students to improve standardized test scores and/or reduce absent days in school. By doing so and incentivizing with new, name-brand shoes, they aim to foster a culture of achievement and resilience, resulting in the best outcomes for academic success. Since inception in 2022, the organization has served nearly 2,000 students in Clark County with both new shoes and pride in themselves for accomplishing their goals. For more information or to donate, visit ShoesForScholars.org.