Why is there a basket of used athletic shoes in the CoachAmyPT clinic?
We are collecting used adult-sized athletic shoes throughout the month of October.
“Inadequate physical activity results in an added $117 billion in health care costs in the U.S. and leads to reduced quality of life for millions of Americans. As we struggle to address a global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to encourage movement to help people manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injuries and reduce the risk of future injury and chronic disease.”
We are Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month.
National Physical Therapy Month is in October, and this year's theme is the promotion of physical activity, and the unique value physical therapists bring to help people get moving. That is in sync with CoachAmyPT's primary mission to keep Kansas City moving and moving well.
So, to celebrate National PT Month, we are collecting used athletic shoes and co-hosting a run/walk event with the Roadrunners of Kansas City to benefit ScrapsKC. ScrapsKC provides food, clothing, employment, and companionship to the homeless in Kansas City.
Will you Help us Celebrate PT month?
There are two ways you can join in the fun.
Donate gently used adult-sized running or athletic shoes. You can drop them in our collection basket at the CoachAmyPT clinic throughout the month of October.
Join Coach Amy and the Roadrunners of Kansas City for "Run Your Socks Off!" A FREE run/walk event to benefit ScrapsKC. Bring new socks or used athletic shoes or both! Registration is required.
About ScrapsKC.
ScrapsKC provides food, clothing, employment, and companionship to the homeless in Kansas City. The homeless walk ten to fifteen miles a day and often don't get replacement shoes and socks regularly. Your donation of new socks and used adult running shoes can make a significant difference in the life of a person experiencing homelessness.